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Fernando Alonso believes that Aston Martin needs nothing short of a “little miracle” if the marque is to pip McLaren to
Aston Martin had a strong start to the season with Alonso achieving six podium finishes in the first eight races. However, the team has slipped to fifth place in the standings since the Spanish Grand Prix. In total, Aston Martin has earned 196 points so far, but has struggled to keep up with its competitors in terms of development. McLaren, on the other hand, improved their performance after introducing upgrades at the Austrian and British Grands Prix. Lando Norris’ consistent podium finishes have helped McLaren turn a 146-point deficit into an 11-point lead going into the final race. Aston Martin was out-qualified by McLaren, and Alonso hopes for a miracle to beat them in the race. With limited long-run data, it is uncertain how Aston Martin will perform on Sunday. The team’s boss, Mike Krack, feels confident that his team can compete for points and is determined to end the season strong.
