Fernando Alonso completed ninth in Zandvoort, choosing up two worthwhile factors for Aston Martin in chaotic Dutch GP.
Aston Martin arrived to Zandvoort with a recent Honda energy unit following their main improve package deal in Hungary earlier than the summer time break, enhancements that Fernando Alonso seems to have maximised by bringing again two championship factors for the crew with a top-10 end. He completed one lap down from race winner Lando Norris, simply forward of Alpine’s Pierre Gasly who picked up the ultimate level.
Alonso, who certified in P18 on Saturday, informed Managing Technical Accomplice Adrian Newey over crew radio that the automotive was ‘beautiful’ to drive.
Newey jumped on the radio to thank Alonso for his efficiency, saying: “Nicely executed Fernando, that was an incredible drive. Very disciplined and an incredible increase for everyone again at Silverstone. Thanks.”
To which the Spaniard positively replied with a ‘extra to return’ promise. “Yeah, completely. Due to you guys. Everybody in Silverstone, wonderful.
“Pretty automotive to drive and extra to return, I do know.”
Zandvoort is Alonso’s second point-scoring race in 2026. He picked up Aston Martin’s first level of the season on the Monaco Grand Prix following a 10-second penalty to Cadillac’s Sergio Perez. Cadillac stay the one crew but to attain thus far.
Adrian Newey and Fernando Alonso shared this second after the Spaniard took P9 in Zandvoort!
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Nonetheless, it was a distinct race story on the opposite facet of the Aston Martin storage. Sadly for the crew, Stroll retired from the race with a dealing with situation suspected to be brought on by injury to the automotive.
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