Following a dull efficiency at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, where Fernando Alonso crossed the goal in 12th location, the experienced chauffeur provided a strong message to the Aston Martin group. Throughout a post-race interview, as estimated by Autosport, the Spanish motorist revealed discontentment over Aston Martin’s current provings, summarizing the experience as a clear wake-up call for more effort.
The two-time champ commented:
“I am a bit dissatisfied since we didn’t score any point. We should have not to score any point due to the fact that we didn’t have the rate the entire weekend.
“In the race, it was very challenging. When you move a lot in the corners, likewise you eliminate the tires. You have 2 issues. You do not have the rate, plus you have a great deal of deterioration. All in all, it has actually been an extremely long race for us. We require to improve for us.”
Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team leaves the FIA garage after certifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 22, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Fernando … Jayce Illman/Getty Images
Looking ahead, Alonso harbors issues about duplicating problems in the upcoming races at Austria and Silverstone, 2 tracks sharing comparable qualities with Barcelona. The possibility appears grim for the British motorsport group:
“It is discouraging however there’s absolutely nothing you can do now so you begin believing in Austria right away when you see the chequered flag and what you can do in a different way.
“But I believe it’s gon na hurt too due to the fact that it has some attributes of Barcelona, with the long corners.
“It’s going to be another hard weekend, likewise in Silverstone, perhaps. We can not get too annoyed. It’s time to work harder, to talk less, to provide more. It’s what we wish to do.”
His remarks weren’t restricted to race efficiency aggravations. Highlighting a more comprehensive concern, Alonso accentuated the ineffectiveness of the group’s efforts at technical enhancements. Regardless of many upgrades to the AMR24, the anticipated leaps in efficiency have actually not emerged.
“I’m looking forward, however we’ve been updating the automobile a lot and we didn’t provide the outcomes.
“So now it’s likewise a matter of whatever we give the track, it does provide what we anticipate and we begin improving and much better. As I stated, we require to work hard, get much better every race, however without too much talking or appealing.”
As upcoming races loom, the group’s capability to equate lessons from this bout of criticism into much better efficiency will be essential. As Aston Martin seeks to pivot from this problem, the motorsport world will be enjoying carefully to see if they can match their motorist’s require enhancement with real and efficient modifications.
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