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Fernando Alonso revealed his frustrations with the media after Aston Martin’s recent struggles in Qualifying for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Spanish driver was knocked out in Q1 after setting a lap time that was only good enough for 17th, while his team-mate Lance Stroll qualified 20th due to an energy recovery system failure. Aston Martin has struggled to score points in the last three races, prompting a switch back to an older car specification from the Japanese Grand Prix in Brazil. Despite facing difficulties, Alonso emphasized that dealing with the media was more frustrating than his on-track challenges. Aston Martin, who scored 280 points and achieved eight podiums in 2023, currently holds fifth place in the Constructors’ Standings with 86 points. Both Alonso and Stroll acknowledge the team’s struggles and remain cautiously optimistic for the future improvements.
