Fernando Alonso had hurry for abandoning the Circuit de Spa-Francorchampsone of the tracks where he has built his legend even though he does not have a hit, and put his focus on the Spain-Argentina who warned since Thursday that it would be the best of his weekend. His part on the track was as expected, finishing 19th, one minute behind Valtteri Bottas’s Cadillac while the other AMR26, the one from Lance Stroll He was stuck with clutch problems.
Alonso, in action.
But it didn’t mean that it was a race like any other. “Standard”, the Asturian defined it. Only it was going to offer a glimpse into its surprising future. Not even the improvements to the Aston Martin seem so decisive in the face of his big decision…”My decision does not depend on this year’s performance. This year we have started on the wrong foot and I cannot base my decision for next year on a performance that is not realistic. I think this is not the true potential of the team. It is much larger than what we see. My decision has to do with the regulations, driving these cars on circuits like Spa or before in Silverstone “It’s not what I dream of for the future,” he launched before the displaced press, with BRAND present.
A change on the board, since it seemed that if Aston’s future improved there was an ease to continue. But it won’t be that simple, although the Asturian does expect the change from Hungary. “We have now had 11 races with this car and it will be the first race where we arrive with an updated package. It will be crucial for us to understand the direction of the set-up of that car and learn everything we can,” he explained.
My decision does not depend on this year’s performance. This year we have started on the wrong foot and I cannot base my decision for next year on a performance that is not realistic
Alonso, at the Drivers Parade.
In BelgiumMeanwhile, the reality was different. A tougher one. “We have been in the same position for 11 races and it has not changed. We hope that the data taken is useful for the team, the aerodynamics and the engines since we changed many things such as the battery and several new components. I hope that the test is good for all these components and that we are ready for next weekend,” he analyzed.
We had high hopes for this regulation, for Newey’s arrival to the team and for the Honda engine. The expectations were very high and we have not met them
And the challenge will be that which begins in five days. “We had high hopes for this regulation, on Newey’s arrival to the team and the Honda engine. The expectations were very high and we have not met them. It hasn’t been difficult, it’s just been disappointing. We wanted to see the car in Barcelona or in Bahrainbut now we have taken it as a challenge. We want to get back there now, I hope Budapest is the first step towards that performance. Back and, hopefully, in the right direction for the team,” he concluded. With a look at next weekend. “I’m curious to know how it will go and get the most out of each free session,” he said.
