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Fernando Alonso remains “confident” in Aston Martin’s prospects in Formula 1 in 2024 despite dropping to ninth place in the
Alonso exceeded expectations by finishing sixth in Friday’s qualifying, ahead of McLaren drivers and Lewis Hamilton. He acknowledged Aston Martin’s potential for podium finishes but ended up in ninth place. Alonso remains optimistic about the team’s progress throughout the season. He emphasized the importance of continuous improvement rather than a one-time leap in performance. Despite the disparity between qualifying and race pace, Alonso believes Aston Martin can become a stronger team in the future. Looking ahead to Jeddah, Alonso hopes the car’s improvements in high-speed corners will benefit their performance.
