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Frustration and Fire: Fernando Alonso’s Qatar GP Outburst Over Aston Martin’s Woes – ‘I can’t fuc***g believe it’

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
December 4, 2024
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Frustration and Fire: Fernando Alonso’s Qatar GP Outburst Over Aston Martin’s Woes – ‘I can’t fuc***g believe it’

Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - December 1, 2024 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Fernando Alonso, the two-time Formula 1 world champion and veteran of the grid, let his frustrations boil over during a chaotic Qatar Grand Prix. Amid Aston Martin’s persistent struggles, Alonso’s vexation with his AMR24 reached a breaking point, leading to an emotionally charged radio exchange that laid bare the team’s challenges.


A Race of Discontent: “We’re Losing Energy!”

The 57-lap Qatar GP proved a grueling test, not just for tires and strategy, but also for patience. Alonso, battling with a car that’s consistently fallen short of expectations, vented his frustrations over the team radio, saying:

“We are losing all the straight-line speed!”

His complaint stemmed from the AMR24’s energy deployment issues, particularly exiting corners under green flag conditions. Alonso highlighted that the car’s ERS system—key to maximizing straight-line speed—seemed to behave as though still under a safety car, costing him crucial positions during race restarts.


Alonso’s Insight: A Systemic Issue with Aston Martin’s AMR24

Post-race, Alonso elaborated on the car’s recurring troubles:

“The car is confused… it doesn’t deploy the energy properly out of the last corner under green flag conditions. We lost two or three places at the first restart, and that’s very costly in a race like this.”

This revelation underscores the technical challenges plaguing Aston Martin’s 2024 campaign, where energy deployment, a cornerstone of modern F1 performance, has been a glaring weakness.


Bright Spots Amidst the Darkness: A P7 Finish in Qatar

Despite the setbacks, Alonso managed a P7 finish, securing six points for Aston Martin. Reflecting on the result, Alonso struck a more positive tone:

“It was a good Sunday. The car felt stronger than yesterday, and we capitalized on retirements and penalties ahead of us. It’s great to get points for the team, and I hope we can carry this into Abu Dhabi.”

With retirements and penalties tilting the race in Aston Martin’s favor, Alonso’s resilience paid off. Yet, his hunger for more remains evident as the season nears its finale.


Eyes on Abu Dhabi and Beyond: A Glimmer of Hope

As Alonso heads into the final race of 2024 at Yas Marina, his hopes rest on a better showing from Aston Martin. The Spaniard has consistently proven he can extract every ounce of performance from underperforming machinery, but the team’s long-term prospects remain a question mark.

With 2026 regulations on the horizon and significant investments in personnel and technology, Aston Martin is positioning itself as a potential future title contender. For Alonso, whose career has been defined by flashes of brilliance amidst adversity, the promise of a resurgent Aston Martin in coming years could yet reignite his dreams of a third world championship.


Final Thought: Alonso’s Qatar GP showcased the frustration of a champion fighting tooth and nail with subpar machinery. But if anyone can weather the storm and guide a team toward redemption, it’s Fernando Alonso.

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