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Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso admitted he was relieved to seize third during a “quite stressful” Sprint Qualifying
Alonso secured third on the grid thanks to unpredictable rain conditions that disrupted the qualifying session, outperforming both Red Bull and Ferrari drivers. Despite trailing behind Norris and Hamilton, the Spaniard expressed satisfaction with his performance. The changing track conditions in Q3 posed challenges in gauging grip and risk, but Alonso felt happy with the end result. Although not fully satisfied with the team’s long-run pace, Alonso remained optimistic for the upcoming races in China. On the other hand, Stroll struggled in qualifying, ending up 15th for the Sprint race after experiencing a lack of grip on track.
