Fernando Alonso admits that he would like to see the situation of Aston Martin F1 improve soon. The Spaniard is perfectly aware that the situation will not become fantastic, but he would like to have more voice in the chapter, when he has still not opened his points counter.
“I think the first two weekends were not easy for us, we had some difficulties with the new car. But I think that the high speed content should be a little better for us. So yes, we really hope for a better weekend” Alonso said.
Although Djeddah’s layout could more suitable for AMR25, its characteristics should however complicate the task in terms of balance: “We discover the car a little more and some of its weaknesses. I would say that during the first four great prices, the low speed turns were probably our weak point.”
“But there are also rebound problems and other things we face from time to time. So yes, we work hard to improve them. And as I said, here there is very great grip, a lot of high speed turns, so overall, it should be a better weekend.”
Alonso is not the most optimistic about the resolution of this problem: “I think that in Formula 1, there is never a quick solution to solve the problems. The competitors are strong, they also improve their cars and solve their problems. And it is always a race outside the track to improve the car increasingly.”
“But yes, I think we have some ideas. Some of them relate to the settings and we could also try them on weekends. And yes, here we have stable weather conditions, so let’s try to use the EL1, EL2, EL3 to maximize track time and get to know the car.”
The double world champion has changed targets compared to 2024, and it is aware that it will be difficult to aim better in the second part of the season: “Less important. Less important than last year, because this year’s cars are a continuation of those last year.”
“I do not think that the results we see today are very different with those of Abu Dhabi and those of the first four races. Next year will be marked by a whole new regulations which will completely question what you have learned this year.”
“Maybe it’s not very useful for next year in terms of aerodynamics on the car. So yes, obviously, you always want to end the season in style and keep the motivation high for everyone.”
“But I think that motivation in the team is very high anyway because, as we have said on several occasions, our blower has been working for a few weeks, we have Adrian in the team, we have Honda who is coming, new regulations, so the motivation is very high.”
Alonso will not oppose the fact that Adrian NewEy focuses on 2026, while this is the plan that Andy Cowell confirmed: “I think that in the end, it is up to him to decide. He has enough experience, knowledge and history to find out what is best. And I think he only works on 2026, so if he decides, I support him completely.”
While spending his third season in the team, she is at the center of rumors of the arrival of Max Verstappen, and Adrian Newey arrived this winter. What confirm to him to have anticipated a good decision?
“It is not a question of making good or bad decisions. You make your choices. When I left Alpine, I thought that I would not fight for a world championship there. It may be the case in the future, but not in the short term-and I have no long-term future, I will not run forever.”
“So, during the period when my pilot career is active, I thought that Aston Martin was a better place. I appreciated 2023, being competitive. And I now appreciate the process in which we are and the construction of this team from the future.”
“I sometimes say that we are not the team of the present – and that is what I would like to have, because in the future, I do not know if I will be behind the wheel. But I will do my best to help us get the best results as soon as possible.”
