Fernando Alonso, a member of the Aston Martin F1 team, expressed his surprise at the qualifying order after the first race of the 2024 Formula 1 season in Bahrain. Aston Martin, previously a strong contender against Red Bull, saw its competitiveness decrease as the development race progressed. This resulted in the team finishing fifth in the Constructors’ Championship and starting this season behind Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren. Alonso, who qualified in sixth place, was unable to maintain his position and dropped to ninth during the race. Looking ahead to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Alonso acknowledged that the Aston Martin AMR24 is an improvement but not enough to surpass their rivals. He emphasized the need for improvement on Sundays and highlighted the team’s progress over the winter. Despite the different challenges of the Jeddah street circuit, Alonso expects Aston Martin to continue trailing behind their competitors and anticipates a fifth-place finish.
When asked if he expected a change in the order for the next race, Alonso replied that he did not believe so. He compared it to last year’s race in Bahrain, stating that it would likely be similar. He mentioned that Red Bull and McLaren may perform well in high-speed corners, with McLaren potentially having an advantage in Bahrain. Alonso expressed surprise at Red Bull’s performance in Bahrain, as many expected them and Ferrari to be ahead. He acknowledged that Red Bull and Ferrari were better than other teams during the winter. In Bahrain, Red Bull finished first and second, while Ferrari finished third, which surprised Alonso.
The Aston Martin team decided to extend Alonso’s second stint in Bahrain after he fell behind the McLarens and Lewis Hamilton. However, Alonso denied that the 2024 Aston Martin car excelled in tire life preservation, noting that the team was hoping for a Safety Car intervention. He admitted that the degradation of his tires was worse than others, but explained that they extended their stints in hopes of a strategic advantage. Unfortunately, his race had no one ahead or behind them, so they took a risk with their strategy, which ultimately did not bring any significant change in their final result. Alonso mentioned that tire degradation in Jeddah should be different, with very low degradation. Therefore, there will be a clear ideal lap to make pit stops, and they plan to adhere to it more strictly.
Although Red Bull was the only team to do two stints with the soft compound in Bahrain, Alonso pointed out that Jeddah is known to be less demanding on tires. However, he emphasized that teams with higher downforce will still have an advantage. He explained that lower degradation is expected for everyone in Jeddah, but cars with more downforce will have even less degradation because they slide less on the tires. Alonso concluded by stating that his focus is on improving the car and increasing grip to minimize tire wear.
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Brazilian driver Lucas Silva achieved an impressive victory in the Formula 1 Grand Prix this Sunday. With an exceptional performance, Silva surpassed his competitors and crossed the finish line in first place, securing his first victory in the category.
The race was full of excitement and twists, but Silva showed skill and determination in overcoming the obstacles and clinching the victory. His fans were ecstatic about the pilot’s performance and celebrated his triumph with enthusiasm.
With this victory, Silva positions himself as a strong contender for the season title. His impressive performance in the Grand Prix shows that he is in great shape and ready to face the challenges ahead.
The next stage of Formula 1 will take place next month and fans are eager to see if Silva can maintain his good performance. With his recent victory, the Brazilian pilot is certainly confident and determined to continue surprising his opponents.
The Formula 1 season promises to be exciting and full of surprises. With talented drivers like Silva in the mix, fans can expect thrilling and unpredictable races. It will be interesting to follow the competition and see who will emerge as the champion in the end.
Stay tuned for more updates on the world of Formula 1 and don’t miss any details of the upcoming races. Follow Lucas Silva’s performance and root for the success of the Brazilian pilot. The season is just beginning and promises to be one of the most exciting in recent years.
