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Fernando Alonso says he is “hurt” by Aston Martin’s failure to overcome McLaren in Abu Dhabi, insisting the team deserved
Aston Martin had a successful season in 2023, accumulating a record total of 280 points and eight podiums. Despite initially battling for second place in the standings, they were outdeveloped by Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren. Fernando Alonso’s consistency helped him secure fourth place in the Drivers’ Championship. He believes the team exceeded expectations and considers it his best season since 2012. Alonso acknowledges the pressure to perform well in the upcoming season and challenges Aston Martin to continue moving forward and improving their position in the Constructors’ Championship.