As the Formula 1 circus rolled into Spain, attention centered on Fernando Alonso and his team, Aston Martin, at the Spanish Grand Prix. Facing an uphill struggl
As the Formula 1 circus rolled into Spain, attention centered on Fernando Alonso and his team, Aston Martin, at the. Facing an uphill struggle, Alonso's qualifying results initially positioned him 11th, which improved to 10th after Sergio Perez received his penalty. This significant event was witnessed by tens of thousands of Alonso's fans who showed up in full force, indicating the immense popularity and emotional support he enjoys from his home country.
"So, they are getting better and we are getting worse probably," Alonso stated, encapsulating the team's current predicament. "I think I'm happy with the result, even if it's painful to say in front of the whole grandstand. But before qualifying, our predictions were a little bit more pessimistic," Alonso revealed, adding that using three sets of tires in the first qualifying round signaled a lack of confidence within the team.
However, not all is bleak for Aston Martin. Alonso hinted at a forthcoming period of 'extreme' development expected before the summer break which could turn the tide. He elaborated on the reasons for hope within the team:
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