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Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin’s choice to focus on the Medium C5 tyre in qualifying won’t be a disadvantage in the F1 Canadian GP.
Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin’s decision to focus on the Medium C5 tyre in qualifying for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix will not put them at a disadvantage. Despite qualifying in sixth place using the Medium tyres instead of the Soft C6, Alonso has faith in their strategy. This tactic had worked for Aston Martin in Imola, leading several other teams to follow suit in Montreal. The introduction of a new, even softer tyre this year has changed the traditional qualifying approach, causing teams to rethink their tyre choices. Alonso and Aston Martin found success with the C5 tyre, believing it offers them a competitive edge.
Looking ahead to the race, Alonso stressed the importance of scoring points for Aston Martin to move up the standings. The team has historically faced challenges on Sundays compared to Saturdays. Alonso is determined to improve their position after a successful points finish at the Spanish Grand Prix. While cautious about race pace and finishing position, Alonso expressed the team’s urgency to move ahead of rivals like Sauber. Closing the gap to Sauber is not just a team goal but a personal mission for Alonso as well.
