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Alonso: Aston “very concerned” about Jeddah F1 race pace
Last week in the Bahrain GP, Alonso started sixth on the grid but finished a distant ninth in the race. This week in Jeddah, he qualified fourth, a good result given Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz’s absence and Mercedes’ struggles. Alonso expressed surprise at the car’s performance over one lap, as he believes the second row of the grid is not their natural position. Despite showing strength in practice and qualifying, Alonso is concerned about the team’s performance in races, as they tend to fall back to the fifth-fastest team. Adjustments were made after Bahrain to improve long-run pace, which Alonso hopes will yield a stronger race in Jeddah. The team’s focus is on catching up to the top four teams and defending their position as best as they can.
