The Spaniard salvaged a point at the Dutch Grand Prix, but acknowledges that Aston Martin needs urgent improvements.
Alonso, on the floor to “inspect” the McLaren
Fernando Alonso managed to achieve his goal in the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix – won by Lando Norris – by scoring points, thanks to a decisive maneuver in Nico Hulkenberg’s Haas. however, The Asturian was not entirely satisfied with the performance of his team and the carand it already expects the top four teams to be difficult to catch in the next few races.
“Of the four teams ahead of us (NdR: McLaren, RedBull, Mercedes and Ferrari)we are always fighting for 9th and 10th place. Now I got one of those places, maybe more than it should for speed. It was a difficult race, where the performance was quite poor. I was a little disappointed not to be able to fight higher starting in 7th position, but it is what it is“Alonso reflected.
“We are fighting against everyone: in Hungary against Alpha Tauri, at Silverstone with Haas, at Spa with Williams and Alpine, and here again at Alpine. We are in the middle of a battle, and this is something that must be accepted“he concluded.
Thinking of improvement, Alonso did not hesitate to keep a close eye on Oscar Piastri’s McLarenwhose performance is remarkable with the same Mercedes engine that its Aston Martin has. “McLaren took big steps forward, they introduced improvements that worked and they improved a lot, while Red Bull tried new things and it didn’t go well. If you put everything together, there is a 22 second difference in the finish line”examined the Spanish pilot.
The best of F1 in the Netherlands, with victory for Norris
Looking ahead to Monza, Alonso is not optimistic about reversing the current situation. “We will fight again for 9th and 10th placewe might fight, but those in front, we can’t reach, even if they start last or from the pitlane. Ferrari on the podium now, and there is equality between them; We are light years apart. If we managed to get through Q3 it would be a small victory, but we know that in the race we are easy prey. I hope it’s in no man’s land again, as at the beginning of time, because now they come from behind us. In general, I think we are the seventh fastest team and we need to improve, without a doubt”he judged.
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