Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has heaped praise upon his team, Aston Martin, after they put in a competitive performance during the qualifying session at the Australian Grand Prix. Alonso believes that the team’s car is easy to drive and was very quick on the Melbourne circuit.
Aston Martin Had Their Best Qualifying Performance of the Season
Alonso stated that the Australian Grand Prix was Aston Martin’s best qualifying performance of the season. The team was able to compete at a high level and showed that they have what it takes to be a top contender in Formula One racing.
Mercedes Drivers Were Faster But Aston Martin Was Close to Pole Position
The Mercedes drivers were faster than those on the Aston Martin team in Q3, but Alonso and his teammates were not far behind. Aston Martin was close to taking pole position, and this gives them plenty of optimism for future races.
Sergio Perez’s Misfortune Creates Opportunity for Aston Martin
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez had a poor qualifying session and will be starting in 20th place on race day. This presents an opportunity for Alonso’s Aston Martin team to take advantage and gain ground in the championship standings.
Alonso Aims for Podium Finish with Only Four Teams Capable of Achieving This
Alonso’s target for this race is to finish on the podium, something he believes only four teams are capable of achieving due to their performance so far this season. These teams include Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari, and Aston Martin.
Top Contenders for This Race Include Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari
The Australian Grand Prix race promises to be an exciting one with Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari all in contention for a victory. The top teams are looking strong going into the event with many expecting it to be a closely contested race.
Mercedes’ Performance in Australian Grand Prix Qualifying and Car Concept
Mercedes have claimed that changes are needed for their car concept to suit the new ground effect era of Formula One. They have been slower than Red Bull in the first two qualifying sessions and were even beaten by Alonso’s Aston Martin, which is powered by their engine.
Mercedes Have Made Progress With Their Car
Although Mercedes’ car concept needs significant changes, there has been some progress made with the W14 from the first round. While it was outpaced by Red Bull, Ferrari, and Aston Martin in Bahrain, it was the third-fastest in Jeddah and easily the most competitive it has been so far in Australia.
Fernando Alonso’s Performance in Melbourne Qualifying For 2022 Season
Alonso was expected to qualify on the front row after Red Bull’s Sergio Perez was eliminated in Q1. However, Max Verstappen took pole position and both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton beat Alonso to second and third place respectively.
Alonso Is Aiming for Second Place
Despite being beaten to a top spot on the grid, Alonso still believes that his team can perform well during the race. He acknowledges that working his way past Mercedes’ drivers will be challenging, but he still aims to finish second during the race.
In conclusion, Fernando Alonso is confident about Aston Martin’s performance going into the Australian Grand Prix. The team has shown a competitive edge during qualifying and is looking strong going into the race. The challenge for them will be beating Mercedes’ drivers as well as those from other top teams such as Red Bull and Ferrari. Regardless of their position at the end of this event, however, there is plenty of optimism about Aston Martin’s future prospects in Formula One racing.
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