P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fernando Alonso has explained that Aston Martin’s available allocation was the reason behind him running a short stint on Softs
Fernando Alonso started the race in third place and took advantage of Sergio Perez’s compromised position in Turn 1 to move up to second. However, he eventually dropped to fourth after being overtaken by Lando Norris later on. Alonso was the first top driver to pit for the hard tires but was hindered by a Virtual Safety Car turning into a full caution. Despite strategic setbacks, he managed to climb back to seventh place after a second pit stop. Alonso described the race as crazy and reflected on the challenges they faced with tire management. Aston Martin’s strategic choice to bring only one set of hard tires affected their race, as Alonso pointed out the limitations it imposed on their options. In the end, Alonso’s recovery to seventh position was a positive outcome for Aston Martin, while his teammate Lance Stroll faced challenges and finished in 15th place.
