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Fernando Alonso has hailed F1 2023 as his “best season” alongside his incredible 2012 campaign with Ferrari.
In 2012, Alonso came close to winning the drivers’ championship but ultimately lost to Sebastian Vettel. Despite not having a competitive car for most of the year, he managed to lead Aston Martin to eight podium finishes in 2023 and is currently in fifth place in the drivers’ standings.
Alonso considers the 2023 season, along with 2012, to be his best personally. He is satisfied with his performance and felt motivated and fit, even in difficult conditions. He highlights races in Bahrain, Monaco, Canada, Monza, and Brazil as his top five of the year.
Although Monza was not a podium finish, Alonso mentions it because it was a challenging race where his team had one of the slowest cars, and he managed to finish in the points. He believes that Monaco offered his best chance of winning since 2013, and regrets that a tire call or change might have made the difference.
Overall, Alonso feels that he and his team deserve a win more than anyone else this year, despite missed opportunities in various races.
