P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fernando Alonso is optimistic but also realistic about Aston Martin’s chances in the Dutch GP.
Fernando Alonso is feeling more optimistic about Aston Martin’s performance following a strong showing in Friday practice at the Dutch Grand Prix. He believes a front-row start is unlikely, despite his second-quickest time in FP2, just 0.087s behind Lando Norris. The Spaniard’s pace at Zandvoort was impressive, with a gap of three tenths to the next non-McLaren driver. This comes after Aston Martin’s successful race in Hungary, where Alonso finished fifth and Lance Stroll seventh. Alonso sees the strong practice results as evidence of Aston Martin’s positive trajectory in Formula 1, even though he acknowledges McLaren’s dominance this weekend and aims to battle with other top teams like Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull.
