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Fernando Alonso was impressed by Aston Martin’s strong practice pace but remains cautious over the marque’s hopes for Saturday’s Saudi
Alonso was impressive in FP2, leading George Russell by over two-tenths of a second. Aston Martin had a strong start to the 2023 season, with Alonso securing podium finishes in six of the first eight races. However, this season the team has struggled with the AMR24 car, which was fifth fastest in Bahrain. Alonso excelled in Jeddah, setting competitive times in both FP1 and FP2. Despite the positive results, Alonso remains cautious, acknowledging that past seasons have seen faster practice times than qualifying performances. Looking ahead to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Alonso mentioned that he had no insight into the team’s competitive position yet. Lance Stroll, Alonso’s teammate, had a challenging moment in FP1 but showed resilience and expressed enjoyment in driving at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix circuit.
