“We Are Not Fighting for Anything”: Fernando Alonso Blasts Aston Martin as Lance Stroll Bias Becomes Evident

A challenging weekend saw Fernando Alonso battle with what’s been described as the season’s least impressive Aston Martin. The new aerodynamic package seems less than effective, with the team grappling with the right settings and the car’s lackluster performance. Now, not only are they lagging behind giants such as Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren, but they’ve also been overshadowed by the mid-field.

The difficulties faced by Alonso culminated during the race when the car suffered damage from debris resulting from Pérez’s crash. “Difficult weekend, difficult race,” Alonso reported to AS Motor post-race. The scenario deteriorated as the race went on, with Alonso noting a significant drop in benefits. Observing Lance Stroll‘s position, Alonso let him pass, given Stroll’s potential better chances of scoring points due to a changed set-up and more informed progress attempts.

A tale of two drivers: Fernando Alonso’s hopes and Lance Stroll’s rise

Despite the performance setbacks, Alonso is optimistic about the upcoming races, believing that the three different tracks might offer a chance for Aston Martin to gain insights into their car and potentially turn things around.

While Alonso strives to maintain a hopeful outlook, he does confess to AS Motor about the team’s position, stating, “We are not fighting for anything. We are fixed on our position in the constructors’ championship (5th) and in the drivers’ championship I will lose a couple of positions (he is fifth tied with Sainz), it is incredible that we are in front of Ferrari or George (Russell) or Lando (Norris), we will lose those positions because they have a very fast car.” (Translated by Google)

That is a starting contrast to Lance Stroll’s recent performance provided a momentary reprieve for the team and its boss, Mike Krack. Krack remarked, “I’m glad we’ve come back a little for Lance, but also for the team and for everyone.”

This season has indeed been a roller-coaster for Aston Martin. Despite the challenges, the team and its drivers continue to showcase resilience, hoping for better results in the upcoming races.

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As fans of both Aston Martin and Alonso eagerly anticipate an even more triumphant 2024 season, recent whispers in the F1 community have raised eyebrows.

Fernando Alonso’s future under speculation

Renowned F1 enthusiast Daniel Bialy recently tweeted: “Alonso is leaving Aston Martin and the team will soon change ownership. At the moment, this is just a wild rumor and soon we will see how much of it will be confirmed.”

This revelation comes as a surprise, especially considering Alonso’s optimistic stance on the team’s performance this season. After experiencing his second consecutive DNF, the Spaniard addressed the media, highlighting the team’s remarkable achievements this year. He asserted that even if both drivers faced DNFs in the upcoming races, it wouldn’t diminish the successful run they’ve had.

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