Fernando Alonso expressed disappointment with how Aston Martin has been performing in F1 2024. The team, which surprised many with its competitive 2023 season, has struggled to keep up with the top four teams this year. Alonso and his teammate Lance Stroll have not been able to secure any podium finishes, with Alonso’s best result being a fifth-place finish in Saudi Arabia.
During the Belgian Grand Prix, the top eight positions were all taken by cars from Red Bull, Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari, leaving Alonso in ninth place leading the midfield pack. Despite the team’s efforts, they have been unable to match the pace of the leading teams in 2024. Alonso acknowledged the difference in performance compared to the previous year, where they were fighting with the top teams.
Looking ahead, Alonso expressed doubts about significant upgrades for the AMR24 this season, with the focus shifting to the 2025 car. Team boss Mike Krack confirmed that there are still updates planned for the second half of the season before transitioning to the next year’s car. The team is aware of the gaps to the front and behind and is working to improve the car’s performance for the remainder of 2024.
Krack emphasized the importance of providing Alonso and Stroll with a competitive car to showcase their driving skills. He acknowledged the frustrations expressed by the drivers and highlighted the need to support them through the challenges they face on the track. The team is committed to delivering a better car to maximize the potential of their talented drivers.
As the season progresses, Aston Martin will continue to work on improving the AMR24 while preparing for the upcoming 2025 car. The team’s goal is to learn from the current season and apply those insights to next year’s car. Despite the setbacks faced in 2024, Aston Martin remains determined to bounce back and compete at the highest level in Formula 1.