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Fernando Alonso jokes Adrian Newey ‘touching the car’ sparked revival
Fernando Alonso attributed Aston Martin’s late-season comeback to Adrian Newey physically interacting with his F1 car.
Alonso’s impressive performance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix secured a sixth-place finish, pushing him into the top 10 of the drivers’ championship for the first time this year.
Despite a disappointing season for Aston Martin overall, Alonso stood out as one of the top performers in the 2025 grid.
He outperformed teammate Lance Stroll in qualifying and achieved a perfect record against teammates in qualifying in three separate F1 seasons.
Reflecting on his recent success, Alonso highlighted the team’s improved competitiveness and expressed optimism for the upcoming season under new team principal Adrian Newey’s leadership.
