P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fernando Alonso achieved a season-first during Free Practice 2 for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin is in the fight following a strong Dutch Grand Prix Friday, with Lance Stroll finishing third in FP1 and Alonso splitting the dominant McLaren duo in FP2. This was Alonso’s first top-three placing in a practice session this season, showcasing the strong pace Aston Martin showed in Hungary where they finished fifth and seventh. While McLaren may be out of reach, Alonso thinks Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull are within Aston’s striking range. The team’s focus is on translating their recent developments into on-track performance for the rest of the season, building confidence for the future. Alonso remains optimistic about their progress and aims to be competitive with the top teams in the upcoming races.
