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Fernando Alonso: Aston Martin's Monaco Performance Reveals New Weakness
Fernando Alonso stated that despite achieving the best result of the season at the Monaco GP, the outlook for Aston Martin is not positive. The Spanish driver noted that problems appearing on different tracks have gradually exposed various weaknesses in the car.
Fernando Alonso said that although Aston Martin scored its first points of the season at the Monaco Grand Prix, the weekend did not yield a positive outcome. The Spanish driver noted that the race in Monte Carlo made the team's car's "chronic" weaknesses more visible.
Aston Martin had hoped that Monaco's narrow and twisty layout would give them an advantage. It was thought that the Honda engine's power deficit would be less noticeable on this track, allowing the team to achieve a better result.
However, the weekend did not go as expected. Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll struggled with downshifting issues, driving difficulties, and grip problems.
Both drivers finished qualifying near the back of the grid. Alonso advanced during the race and crossed the finish line in 11th place on track, but after Sergio Perez received a penalty for a post-race grid position violation, Alonso was promoted to 10th place in the standings, earning Aston Martin its first points of the season.
Alonso: Each Track Revealed a Different Weakness
Before Perez's penalty was confirmed, Alonso said Monaco served as a warning for the team. He explained that throughout the season, different tracks have exposed various shortcomings in the car.
Alonso recalled that in Australia the engine performance was low, in China they faced energy issues, and in Miami the gearbox was malfunctioning. In Monaco, the chassis weakness stood out.
The experienced driver said this situation is not only a bad sign but also provides a clear roadmap for the technical team. According to him, seeing the problems individually clearly shows which areas need intervention.
Mid-Corner Understeer Caught the Team Off Guard
Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa revealed that the team did not expect such a severe situation in Monaco. De la Rosa said that mid-corner understeer, especially in low-speed turns, became very pronounced.
De la Rosa explained that the team tried to fix the problem with setup changes, but the issue seemed too fundamental to be solved by adjustments alone. He added that the team had not seen such severe understeer in any other race this season.
Still, de la Rosa expressed that Monaco's unique conditions may have worsened this situation. He said that if they encounter a similar level of problem on other tracks, they would analyze the data in more detail and work on a broader solution package.
Focus on the Upgrade Package in the Second Half of the Season
Aston Martin has chosen to postpone a major upgrade package for now. It was reported that the team is waiting for their engine partner Honda to bring power improvements before aiming for a bigger leap with the car.
Alonso said they are working on the issues that emerged in the first part of the season and expect to return to the track in the second half with a package targeting these weaknesses collectively. The Spanish driver expressed his belief that the new car will significantly change the current situation.
De la Rosa also said they expect more grip and more power from the upgrade. Although Monaco was a points-scoring race for the team, it was recorded as a tough test showing where the car is falling behind.
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