P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Aston Martin has gone from slowest of all to the third row in the space of a week, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.
Aston Martin drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll attribute their successful Hungarian GP qualifying performance to track characteristics rather than major car changes. Alonso secured fifth on the grid, with Stroll closely behind in sixth, marking the team’s best double qualification since the 2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The drivers noted that despite minimal car adjustments from the previous race in Belgium, the circuit’s layout favored their car’s performance. Both Alonso and Stroll expressed satisfaction with their positions and highlighted the importance of understanding why their car excelled on that specific track to benefit future races. While aiming to maintain their starting positions of fifth and sixth, the drivers acknowledged potential challenges from faster competitors like Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in the race.
