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Alonso pleased to feel ‘more competitive’ again in Qatar
Alonso’s move to Aston Martin resulted in success early on, with six podium finishes in the first eight races. However, Aston Martin has been outpaced by their competitors since then, and Alonso has only reached the podium once in the last nine races. Despite not being a top contender in Qatar, Alonso secured his best starting position in months and finished in sixth place. He was pleased with Aston Martin’s performance compared to recent races. The extreme heat and humidity made the race one of the toughest Alonso has ever experienced, with his seat even burning and requesting water to be thrown in the cockpit. Aston Martin was unable to fulfill this request due to regulations. Alonso made a mistake on the track, losing positions and finishing in sixth place.
Source: Motorsport Week
