Fernando Alonso’s Heartbreak Deepens With Ongoing Pointless Streak

Fernando Alonso faced more disappointment as his 2025 Formula 1 season took another bad turn at the Monaco Grand Prix. Starting from sixth on the grid, the Spanish veteran seemed on track to break his streak without points.

However, a sudden power unit issue just after halfway through the race brought his efforts to an early end. Alonso pulled off the track at Rascasse, becoming the second driver to retire from the event after Pierre Gasly.

Unlike some Monaco incidents, his departure did not cause a safety car or even trigger a virtual safety car period. This latest retirement means Alonso has now gone without scoring points for eight straight races.

This marks the worst start to a season in his long career since debuting back in 2001 for Minardi. That rookie season was especially tough, as Alonso finished the entire campaign without earning a single point. For more historical context on Formula 1 scoring systems, you can visit the FIA’s official regulations page.

The current run surpasses his previous streak in 2015, when he competed in seven races at the beginning of the year for McLaren without a top-10 finish. He only broke his scoreless stretch at Silverstone in round nine.

For Aston Martin, Alonso’s continued struggles in 2025 are a major setback. The team has battled to keep pace with leading rivals McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull, and Ferrari, who have all scored regularly.

In the latest standings, McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are out front with 146 and 133 points each. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell are also firmly in the hunt. For detailed statistics on current standings, check Formula 1’s official website.

Meanwhile, Alonso’s name is absent from the top scorers, underlining the gap Aston Martin faces. The Monaco Grand Prix once again proved testing, claiming more than one big name.

Alongside Alonso’s retirement, Pierre Gasly of Alpine also failed to see the checkered flag, exiting due to his own troubles earlier in the same race. The tight streets and tricky conditions often produce surprises. To learn more about Monaco’s unique circuit challenges, visit Wikipedia’s Monaco Grand Prix page.

But for Alonso, Monaco offered only more frustration as he watched any chance of a breakthrough slip away early. Through the first eight rounds, Alonso remains eager to return to form.

He is currently far off the pace compared to his younger rivals, some of whom, like Piastri and Norris, are consistently taking the fight to the front-runners each weekend. For fans, Alonso’s ongoing point-less run has become a talking point.

Many remember his competitive years and hope for a shift in fortune as the season moves past Monaco. Looking ahead, the F1 calendar moves next to Spain and then to Canada and Austria by the end of June.

Both Aston Martin and Alonso face mounting pressure to halt the streak and show they can challenge for points once more. With each passing race, the focus on Alonso’s performance only grows. For insights into driver performance analytics, explore MIT’s Motorsports Analytics research.

This adds more pressure to an already challenging season for the team. The question remains whether Alonso can turn back the clock and score before his point-less record extends even further, or if 2025 will go down as his most trying campaign yet. Read more about Alonso’s luck with Aston Martin.

John Martinez

John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.