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Aston Martin progress 'encouraging for next year’s project'

Fernando Alonso Reacts to Shocking Aston Martin Hungarian GP Quali Result
Aston Martin got two of their drivers into the top six during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. For most of the season, the team has struggled to score points and consistently show impressive speed. At the Hungaroring, Aston Martin flipped the script and out-qualified both Red Bull cars, a Mercedes, a Ferrari, and both Racing Bulls.
Why Aston Martin’s Hungary F1 fightback is “concerning” to Alonso
One week prior, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll locked out the back row at Spa-Francorchamps, but at the Hungaroring they claimed fifth and sixth on the grid – their best result since they qualified respectively fourth and third at the 2023 Brazilian GP. But this time, they were barely one tenth away from pole position.
Alonso: Aston Martin progress 'encouraging for next year’s project'
Fernando Alonso found himself in contention for Pole Position in Hungary, with a sub-optimal final sector costing him a crucial tenth in the battle for first.
Fernando Alonso's comment heard by F1 star who doubles back round to Aston Martin driver
Fernando Alonso couldn't help but aim a cheeky dig Gabriel Bortoleto's way, as he joked about with the young driver after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Fernando Alonso reveals secret of Aston Martin’s superb F1 qualifying in Hungary
Francorchamps last weekend, the Aston Martins qualified in the top 10 in Hungary – just one-tenth of a second off pole position
Alonso wants Aston Martin to understand surge in Aston Martin performance in Hungary
Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin needs to analyze the differences between its last two performances to understand why it had such surprisingly strong pace in the Hungarian Grand Prix.Aston Martin was uncompetitive in Belgium a week ago but responded in impressive style with both cars qualifying in the top
Aston Martin issue latest Fernando Alonso update after ‘injury’ emerges
Aston Martin have confirmed that Fernando Alonso will return to action in Friday’s second practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Silverstone-based team announced on Friday morning that Alonso, who turned 44 earlier this week, would miss FP1 in Budapest as he manages a muscular injury in his back.
Why Fernando Alonso is ‘concerned’ by Aston Martin resurgence at F1 Hungarian GP
Fernando Alonso revealed why it is "concerning" that Aston Martin was able to produce such a competitive performance at Formula
Aston Martin suffer huge Fernando Alonso blow ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix weekend
The Aston Martin F1 team have been hit with a major setback regarding driver Fernando Alonso ahead of the commencement of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. The Silverstone outfit have announced that the 44-year-old has suffered an injury to his back that will see him miss the first free practice session for the Budapest event.
Aston Martin name replacement as injured Alonso misses FP1
Confirming that this is due to a “muscular injury in this back”, which Alonso has been managing in the days following the Hungarian Grand Prix, Aston Martin reserve Felipe Drugovich will step up to contest FP1 in the Spaniard’s place.
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Alonso uplifted by '180 turnaround' after 'concerns for second half of the season'
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