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Fernando Alonso believes the Aston Martin Formula 1 team is “moving in the right direction” again this season after he
Spaniard Fernando Alonso qualified within five-tenths of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen on pole, ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, and both Mercedes drivers. Aston Martin’s latest upgrades to Alonso’s car allowed him to secure a top-five starting position for the second time in 2024. Alonso expressed satisfaction with the team’s progress, considering his future with the team. Qualifying results showed the team’s improvement, with Alonso noting the unexpected competitiveness compared to previous races. While Alonso recognized the close competition in qualifying, he emphasized the importance of the true pace of cars in the race. Alonso refrained from making bold race predictions, acknowledging Aston Martin’s challenges in converting one-lap speed to race performance.
