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Fernando Alonso believes a former team could hold the key to Aston Martin turning around its fortunes after a slow start to 2026.
Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin should emulate McLaren’s turnaround from a slow start in the F1 season. Aston’s new AMR26 had limited track time during testing in Barcelona and Bahrain, completing fewer laps than competitors like Mercedes. Alonso cites McLaren’s 2023 season as an example of a team overcoming early struggles through upgrades and development. He anticipates surprises in performance due to the new regulations and sees potential for midfield teams to outperform expectations. Alonso remains optimistic that Aston Martin can improve throughout the season, similar to McLaren’s transformation in 2023.
