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Fernando Alonso reveals Aston Martin turmoil: ‘Tougher than taking care of my son’
The 2026 season has been a tough challenge for Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin on the track. Alonso confessed that dealing with Aston Martin’s technical issues has been more demanding than becoming a first-time father. He recently welcomed his son Leonard and cherished the five-week break to spend time with his newborn. Aston Martin, under the leadership of design guru Adrian Newey, has faced major setbacks in the new era of F1, with both Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll unable to complete races in Australia and China due to power unit vibrations. Despite completing the Japanese GP with reduced power, Alonso and Aston Martin continue to struggle at the back of the grid. The team will be under scrutiny in Miami as they work to address the power unit problems before the race. Alonso, while discussing the challenging start to the season, found solace in family life, stating that caring for his newborn has been less challenging than his current F1 struggles.
