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Fernando Alonso Calls for Careful Approach Despite F1 Points Opportunity
Highlights
- Fernando Alonso finished ninth at the Dutch Grand Prix.
- Aston Martin scored points for first time since Monaco GP.
- Team introduced major upgrade including Honda’s new engine.
- Alonso became first driver over 45 to score points since 1974.
- Challenges remain with car drivability and engine response.
- Team aims to refine car for stronger, consistent future results.
Fernando Alonso scores ninth at Zandvoort, ending Aston Martin’s drought since Monaco. Despite the step, he stays cautious about Aston Martin’s progress and stresses the need for repeatable performance.
The team debuts a major package, including Honda’s new engine, alongside chassis changes first seen in Budapest. Early gains appear, yet drivability and downshift management still constrain Alonso across the weekend.
The finish also carries history. Alonso becomes the first driver aged 45 or over to score since Graham Hill’s 1974 Swedish Grand Prix, joining a small group who achieved points beyond 45.
Alonso becomes the first 45-plus driver to score points since Graham Hill in 1974.
Alonso describes the event as difficult, citing engine behavior through corners. He believes the two points are deserved, aided by clean execution and retirements, including Max Verstappen, that reshaped the midfield.
Aston Martin adds four to five new chassis parts and refines setup using Budapest and Zandvoort data. Ride-height tuning receives focus, while any power-step confirmation remains uncertain amid variable track effects.
Four to five new chassis components and Honda’s engine headline Aston Martin’s Zandvoort upgrade.
Track dependency remains central. The team does not expect Monza to suit the car, but targets venues with greater cornering variety. Flexible strategy at Zandvoort also helps Alonso beat immediate rivals.
Monza’s high-speed profile is unlikely to suit Aston Martin’s current package.
The result underlines progress and remaining deficits. Focus shifts to engine response and drivability, with continued setup work and input from Lance Stroll to build a stronger, more stable baseline.
With several rounds left, Aston Martin pursues consistent points while narrowing the gap to leaders. Speculation over Adrian Newey and continued interest in Alonso’s future underline the project’s direction and the push for sustained competitiveness.
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Ageless Ascent
Fernando Alonso conquers Zandvoort for his
first points at 45+
,
joining F1’s rarest club.
Aston Martin’s upgrades spark hope—but the climb goes on…
first points at 45+
,
joining F1’s rarest club.
Aston Martin’s upgrades spark hope—but the climb goes on…
9th
at Zandvoort
2
points earned
45
years old
Major upgrades, stormy struggles—Aston Martin climbs, but the summit is still far.
Alonso: “We deserved the points, but we’re not there yet.”
Daniel Miller reports on Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends with race-day analysis, team-radio highlights, and point-standings updates. He explains power-unit upgrades, aerodynamic developments, and driver rivalries in straightforward, SEO-friendly language for a global F1 audience.
