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Fernando Alonso attributed Aston Martin’s improved competitiveness across the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend to having “understood” its recent problems. Aston Martin began the season hanging onto the leading quartet, but recent upgrades had failed to deliver the anticipated gain and saw it struggle to maintain speed. Following two rounds where he was eliminated […]
Aston Martin started the season strong but recent upgrades did not bring the expected performance increase, leading to struggles to maintain pace. After two disappointing rounds, Alonso warned that the team was slipping towards the midfield pack. However, they seized the opportunity at Montreal’s race, with both Alonso and Lance Stroll scoring points. Alonso praised the team’s achievement amid challenging race conditions, highlighting the narrow track and stress of staying within the dry line. Despite not being able to challenge the top runners, Alonso acknowledged Aston Martin’s progress in understanding and improving the car’s performance. Looking forward, Aston Martin hopes to continue closing the gap to the top teams, with upcoming races serving as a test of their development. Alonso mentioned upcoming upgrades and the team’s relentless effort to enhance competitiveness for the races ahead.