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Fernando Alonso has claimed that Aston Martin will overcome its struggles in 2024 faster than rival Formula 1 teams would due to owner Lawrence Stroll’s ambition. Alonso’s move to Aston Martin last coincided with it emerging as the shock closest contender to Red Bull, with the ex-Alpine driver logging six podiums in eight races. However, […]
Alonso’s move to Aston Martin last season coincided with the team emerging as the closest contender to Red Bull, achieving six podiums in eight races. However, Aston Martin started to lose ground in the development race, slipping back to fifth place with Alonso adding two more podium finishes. Despite introducing upgrades, the team has been unable to bridge the gap to the top four teams. Alonso expressed concerns about Aston Martin regressing towards the midfield but has faith in team owner Lawrence Stroll to lead a turnaround. The Canadian billionaire has invested significantly in the team since taking over in 2018. Alonso faced challenges at Imola but remains willing to sacrifice individual results for long-term team success, acknowledging the need to focus on improvements and fix issues swiftly with the support of Stroll.
