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Fernando Alonso has voiced his displeasure at a surprise F1 target.
Fernando Alonso expressed frustration with the F1 media and drivers having to justify poor performances. Despite a successful first season at Aston Martin in 2023, his results declined in 2024, with a best finish of fifth place in Saudi Arabia and dropping from fourth to ninth in the drivers’ standings. Aston Martin faced challenges in car development and struggled with upgrade packages that did not bring expected improvements, leaving them with no points in four of the last six races and finishing in fifth place overall. Alonso highlighted the annoyance of having to explain performance issues to the media and fans, emphasizing the team’s determination to learn and improve for the upcoming 2025 season. He emphasized the need for the team to move forward and focus on opportunities to progress in the future.
