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Fernando Alonso has admitted that the remaining rounds in this season will be pivotal to determining the direction that Aston Martin take with its 2025 Formula 1 car. Alonso’s arrival at the team last term coincided with Aston Martin starting proceedings as the second-best team as he bagged six podiums in the opening eight races. […]
Alonso’s arrival at Aston Martin last season saw the team perform strongly initially, securing six podiums in the first eight races. However, the team’s development progress stagnated, causing them to fall behind Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren by the end of the season. The current season started similarly, but the lack of expected upgrades has resulted in Aston Martin slipping back towards the midfield. Alonso admitted that the AMR24’s erratic behavior has made it challenging to drive, leading to a decrease in his performance compared to last year. Acknowledging the need for improvement, both Alonso and his teammate Lance Stroll highlighted the importance of finding the right development direction for the next season’s AMR25. Alonso emphasized the team’s focus on building trust in the car and improving for a more competitive 2025 campaign.
