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Esteban Ocon conceded “tricks” from Fernando Alonso were a big factor in Aston Martin finishing above Haas in the F1 Constructors’ Championship in 2025.
In 2025, Esteban Ocon admitted that Fernando Alonso’s tactics played a significant role in Aston Martin finishing above Haas in the F1 Constructors’ Championship.
Aston Martin secured seventh place by a mere 10 points over Haas, despite a strong showing in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
With Williams clinching fifth place earlier, the battle for sixth was intense.
Although both Aston Martin cars finished out of the points, they claimed seventh place, with Haas in eighth.
Fernando Alonso’s strong performance at Yas Marina Circuit helped Aston Martin secure their position, leaving Ocon to admit defeat.
Alonso highlighted Aston Martin’s inconsistent results and reliability issues as their main downfall in the 2025 season, aiming for improvement in 2026 under Adrian Newey’s leadership.
