Fernando Alonso boasts about having ‘double the points’ over teammate Lance Stroll
Fernando Alonso has so far amassed only 49 points in the 2024 Formula 1 season.
Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso (via IMAGO)
Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso has aimed a subtle dig towards his Aston Martin teammate Lance Stroll. The two drivers have not been lucrative in their performances, scoring 73 points for the Silverstone-based team this season.
Fernando Alonso is the oldest and most experienced driver on the grid. The Spaniard is regularly named among the greats, with two world championship titles to his name. However, Alonso has often been compared to his teammate Lance Stroll this year, in light of his lackluster runs.
The veteran driver, however, was quick to pinpoint his tally of the 2024 season, dismissing all possible opinions in favor of Stroll. He stands at 49 points in what he deems the worst possible season of his career, while the Canadian has amassed only 24.
Lance Stroll is doing a great job this year, in one of my worst seasons, as I have read in some news, I have double the points. I'm not sure, but there aren't many drivers who can double their teammate's points on any team on the grid.Fernando Alonso via Marca
😮Fernando Alonso: "Lance Stroll está haciendo un gran trabajo este año, en una de mis peores temporadas, como he leído en alguna noticia, tengo el doble de puntos".
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Alonso has complained of issues with Aston Martin’s AMR24 throughout the season. He pinpointed issues that need to be resolved in order for him to perform to the very best of his abilities in the near future.
Fernando Alonso reveals Aston Martin’ ‘TARGET’ for remainder of 2024
Aston Martin has struggled to notch points, let alone compete for podiums and wins this season. Fernando Alonso has therefore clarified the team’s stance heading into the last 10 races.
Ninth and tenth place, every race, is our target. The top four teams are 30 to 45 seconds ahead of us every race. To be in the top eight, we need a retirement from the cars ahead of us. Yes, I think scoring points and being in Q3 will be the target every weekend.Fernando Alonso via Motorsport
Alonso has explicitly outlined the need to finish every race in ninth or tenth place. He further justified his reason for deeming it so, saying that the top teams currently hold a gap of around 30 seconds over his team.
Aston Martin is set to inaugurate a new wind tunnel by the end of the year. With the help of the new infrastructure, they will improve on their shortfalls while developing a competitive car for the upcoming season.
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