Alonso: "No package deal can save Aston Martin from this deficit."“
Fernando Alonso is keeping expectations low for Aston Martin, which brought a B-spec chassis to the Hungarian GP, saying 'no package in the world' can close the 2.1-second gap.
Fernando Alonso is keeping expectations low for Aston Martin, which brought a B-spec chassis to the Hungarian GP, saying 'no package in the world' can close the 2.1-second gap.
Fernando Alonso has stated that Aston Martin's performance, with whom he only managed to score one point in the 2026 season, will not determine his F1 future. The Spanish driver emphasized that his decision will be shaped by whether the current hybrid cars offer a more enjoyable driving experience.
Honda's track general manager, Shintaro Orihara, announced that the updated power unit will be fitted to the Aston Martin at the Dutch GP. During the Belgian GP preview, he emphasized that Spa presents a serious test in terms of energy management.
Fernando Alonso, at a press conference in Silverstone, responded to a question about what he would do after ending his F1 career with "I have no idea." The 44-year-old Spaniard stated that he wanted to maintain his connection with motorsport, while also mentioning his goal of winning the Dakar Rally…
Fernando Alonso, despite the difficult period he experienced with Aston Martin at the Austrian GP, stated that he will not give up. The 45-year-old Spaniard said, "Anyone who knows my last 25 years wouldn't think that way.".
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey confirmed that the season's most critical development package will be applied to both cars simultaneously at the Hungarian Grand Prix. This update, to be completed before the summer break, includes aerodynamic surfaces and…
While Fernando Alonso questioned how other teams reconciled bringing new parts to every race with the budget cap during the Austrian GP weekend, Aston Martin saved its extensive development package for the summer months.
Aston Martin's field director, Mike Krack, responded to claims that Fernando Alonso might leave the team and return to Alpine. Krack said Alonso shouldn't retire and that he hoped they would continue working together.