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Fernando Alonso was unable to help Aston Martin grab fourth in the Constructors’ in Abu Dhabi, but is content nonetheless with fifth place in the standings and a marked improvement from 2022.
Fernando Alonso acknowledges that Aston Martin’s fifth place finish in the Constructors’ Championship is disappointing, but emphasizes that Formula 1 is not a charity event. Despite their efforts in Abu Dhabi, where Alonso and Lance Stroll finished seventh and tenth respectively, they were unable to surpass McLaren’s points total. Aston Martin started the season as the closest challengers to Red Bull, with Alonso achieving six podiums in the first eight races. However, a mid-season slump and unsuccessful upgrades hindered their progress. Nonetheless, Alonso’s fourth place finish in the Drivers’ Championship is considered a dream and unexpected success for Aston Martin. He describes this season as one of the best in his career, given the initial performance of the car.
