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Fernando Alonso rued a missed opportunity for Aston Martin at Zandvoort.
Fernando Alonso expressed his belief that Aston Martin missed an opportunity at the Dutch Grand Prix. Despite finishing eighth after starting in 10th place, Alonso was disappointed with the team’s strategy decisions during the race. He was particularly frustrated by the timing of the first Safety Car period caused by Lewis Hamilton’s crash. Alonso felt that the team was unlucky with the safety car interventions and suboptimal tire strategy compared to their rivals. He believed that fifth place was within reach for Aston Martin based on their pace during the race. Despite the team’s double points finish, Aston Martin remains sixth in the constructors’ championship standings, with Racing Bulls closing in on them.
