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Aston Martin Formula 1 boss Mike Krack was puzzled with the gap between Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll that resulted
Fernando Alonso achieved an impressive fifth place in Qualifying, marking his fourth top-10 finish in a row with the upgraded AMR24. However, Lance Stroll was among the five drivers eliminated in Q1, lining up only 16th on the grid. The team, aiming for both cars in Q3, will analyze what caused the lack of pace for Stroll’s car compared to Alonso’s strong performance. Despite the team’s efforts to prepare the update package and work diligently, Stroll struggled to match his teammate’s speed throughout the weekend, expressing disappointment with his Qualifying performance. As they head into the Grand Prix, the team is determined to capitalize on any opportunities to finish with both cars in the points.