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Fernando Alonso feels Aston Martin deserved better than fifth in the constructors’ championship in 2023.
McLaren secured fourth place in the constructors’ championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Fernando Alonso finishing in seventh place. This is a significant improvement for Aston Martin, who finished seventh last year, behind Alfa Romeo. Alonso expressed disappointment in finishing fifth in the constructors’ championship, as he believed the team was capable of better results. However, he achieved his best championship finish in a decade, securing fourth place overall and surpassing several notable drivers. Alonso described the season as a dream for Aston Martin, including himself, and stated that it was completely unexpected to be in fourth place. He considers this season, along with 2012, as the best in his career, given the initial expectations and car performance.
