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Fernando Alonso has urged his Aston Martin team to embrace the heightened “pressure” on it heading into next season, citing
In 2022, Aston Martin started the season strong as the closest rival to Red Bull, securing six podium finishes in the first eight races. However, they were eventually surpassed by Ferrari and Mercedes, who introduced new car concepts. Despite some issues with upgrades, Fernando Alonso was able to achieve two more top-three finishes. Aston Martin slipped to fifth place, with McLaren surpassing them. Nonetheless, Aston Martin still accumulated 225 more points than in 2021. Alonso acknowledges that the expectations for 2024 will be higher, and emphasizes the importance of delivering a competitive car next season. Aston Martin Team Principal Mike Krack intends to renew Alonso’s contract beyond 2024, but Alonso stresses that a strong performance next year is crucial for his future with the team.
