Aston Martin's Downfall: Alonso Sounds Alarm on Team's Inability to Outpace Midfield Rivals

Fernando Alonso's frustration with Aston Martin's performance in Formula 1 has been palpable in recent weeks. The two-time world champion has expressed disappointment with the team's position in the midfield, as they struggle to maintain their early-season form. Aston Martin started the year as the fifth-fastest team, but their upgrades have failed to deliver the expected performance gains, leaving them battling with teams they previously outpaced.

Aston Martin's Declining Performance

The statistics paint a clear picture of Aston Martin's declining performance. In the first six rounds of the season, the team scored an impressive 42 points. However, this dropped to 26 points in the next six rounds, and a mere six points in the latest four races. Qualifying results have also suffered, with the team's cars reaching Q3 less frequently than earlier in the season. At the Italian Grand Prix, Alonso and his teammate Lance Stroll qualified 11th and 17th respectively, highlighting the team's struggles.

Alonso's Frustration with Midfield Battle

Alonso's comments reveal his frustration with fighting in the midfield, feeling somewhat powerless to improve the car's performance. He acknowledges that both he and Stroll are doing their best each weekend, but the limitations of the car are holding them back. The Spanish driver expressed particular disappointment at finishing just outside the points in Italy, despite what he felt was an inspired performance from his side.

The Need for Improvement

While Alonso understands that Aston Martin can't compete with the top four teams, he believes they should be performing better than their current position. Finding themselves behind Williams, Haas, and RB (formerly AlphaTauri) is not acceptable in Alonso's view. He has called for the team to "raise the bar" and improve their performance relative to these midfield rivals.

Looking Ahead

Alonso doesn't expect significant improvements in the near future without new upgrades to the AMR24. He acknowledges that the car's current performance level is "not good enough" and has been consistently lacking since the Hungarian Grand Prix. The team's focus appears to be on the long-term goal of 2026, but Alonso is clearly eager for more immediate progress. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Aston Martin to see if they can recapture their early-season form and provide Alonso with a car capable of fighting at the front of the midfield once again.