P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin have endured a difficult weekend in Spain, which Alonso expects will continue to in the races ahead.
Fernando Alonso anticipates a challenging string of races as Aston Martin prepares to address their current struggles with upgrades. Alonso and Lance Stroll did not qualify for the final stage at the Spanish Grand Prix after a tough practice day. The team has fallen behind compared to last year, with 117 fewer points earned at this point in the season. Alpine, showing notable improvements recently, finished ahead of Aston Martin in qualifying, causing Alonso to remark on the team’s downward trend. Despite the upcoming difficult races, Alonso emphasizes the importance of scoring points and staying positive. Alonso hopes for improvements before the summer break but acknowledges the team will face challenges in the next few races as they work on solutions.
