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Fernando Alonso said Aston Martin “cannot hide” from the fact it was in a midfield fight on merit at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix with work to do to return to podium contention. A well-executed one-stop strategy helped Alonso finish eighth in last Sunday’s Belgian GP, scoring four more points to bring the Aston […]
Fernando Alonso’s strategic excellence at last Sunday’s Belgian GP secured an eighth-place finish for him, contributing four valuable points to Aston Martin’s total of 73, placing the team fifth in the Constructors’ standings. However, they are trailing Mercedes by a significant 193-point margin, a stark contrast to their initial expectations from last season. Alonso’s past success, with six podium finishes in the first eight races of 2023, accentuates the disappointment of his recent race where he outpaced Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez by three seconds. Despite his frustration with Aston Martin’s current midfield battles against Williams, Red Bull, and Alpine, Alonso remains committed to pushing forward and acknowledges the work required during the summer break and beyond. Aston Martin’s future prospects seem promising with developments in their factory and upcoming engine deal with Honda in 2026, providing Alonso and the team with a foundation to strive for improvement post-summer break.
