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Fernando Alonso has challenged Aston Martin to replicate Red Bull and capitalise on revised rules to become dominant once Formula 1’s regulations change in 2026. Alonso’s arrival coincided with Aston Martin emerging as Red Bull’s most consistent threat last term, but the squad has since regressed to fifth place in the standings. But while Red […]
Fernando Alonso’s arrival at Aston Martin coincided with the team becoming a significant threat to Red Bull last season, but they have now dropped to fifth place in the standings. Despite Red Bull’s continued dominance this season, the departure of design guru Adrian Newey has raised concerns about the team’s future performance. Aston Martin is looking to take advantage of the upcoming rule changes and has invested in new facilities, as well as forming a works partnership with Honda for the 2026 engine regulations. Alonso believes that success in the next-generation cars will be crucial for Aston Martin to emulate the achievements of Mercedes and Red Bull in previous years. Despite speculation that Newey’s exit signals trouble for Red Bull, Alonso does not believe the team is collapsing and suggests that external factors might be at play to unsettle the champions. McLaren CEO Zak Brown and Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff have both noted an increase in applications from Red Bull staff, hinting at potential internal challenges within the team. Alonso remains cautious about predicting the outcome of the situation and is curious to see how it will unfold in the future.
