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Alonso: Aston Martin deserved F1 2023 win "more than anyone else"
Fernando Alonso switched from Alpine to Aston Martin for the 2023 season and achieved six podium finishes in the first eight races. He ultimately finished fourth in the drivers’ championship, tied with Charles Leclerc. Alonso believes his team deserved a win the most due to their progress compared to the previous year. His closest opportunity came in Monaco, where he narrowly missed pole position due to a strong sector from Max Verstappen. A questionable pit call further prevented Alonso from overtaking Verstappen during the race. Despite a drop in competitiveness towards the end of the season, Alonso remains positive and sees the struggles as part of the team’s journey. He acknowledges that Aston Martin is not yet at the top level compared to other teams.
