Fernando Alonso expressed frustration over not receiving the same strategy as teammate Lance Stroll in the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, where Alonso finished ninth while Stroll climbed to seventh.
Stroll benefited from a well-timed pit stop strategy, jumping into podium contention at one point, while Alonso fell back due to different timing on pit stops.
Alonso mentioned that Stroll’s side of the garage tends to be more accurate in decision-making during races, leading to his frustration with their differing strategies.
Despite Alonso’s vast experience, he emphasized the importance of team data and strategy in mixed-weather races, stating that the driver alone cannot make all the decisions for success.
Aston Martin boss Andy Cowell denied there was a strategy issue, highlighting the varied starting positions as a factor allowing for different strategies between Alonso and Stroll.
Alonso was left with a bitter taste after the race, feeling frustrated by the team’s decisions and the missed opportunity for a better result at Silverstone.
