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Aston Martin Faces Crisis as Alonso Slams Team’s F1 US GP Performance: A Shocking Review Awaits!

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
October 23, 2025
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Aston Martin Faces Crisis as Alonso Slams Team’s F1 US GP Performance: A Shocking Review Awaits!

Aston Martin Faces Crisis After Fernando Alonso’s Scathing Critique of F1 US GP Performance

In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, Fernando Alonso has publicly labeled Aston Martin as the “ninth” most competitive team following a dismal showing at the United States Grand Prix. This bold statement has prompted an urgent response from the team, which is now scrambling to assess the validity of the Spaniard’s claims.

Alonso’s weekend at the Circuit of the Americas concluded with just one solitary point, placing him in 10th position, a full six seconds behind Haas driver Oliver Bearman. Despite beginning the weekend on a high note with a sixth-place qualification for the Sprint Race, Alonso’s hopes were dashed early when he became embroiled in a chaotic multi-car pile-up that saw McLaren suffer a double DNF.

While Alonso did manage to secure a spot in Q3 during Grand Prix qualifying, he failed to capitalize on his position, ultimately defending against the aggressive challenge of Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson. After the race, Alonso didn’t mince words, stating that Aston Martin’s performance metrics indicated they were the eighth-fastest team, yet he firmly believed that “this is not a particularly good weekend for Aston.”

In a candid post-race interview, Alonso expressed his frustration, highlighting the stark performance gap compared to competitors. “We were slow compared to the cars in front of us, and we were holding the Racing Bull [Lawson] behind us,” he remarked, pointing out that they were “within one second of us the whole race, so that means they had more pace than us.” He lamented the team’s struggle, noting that they were “a little bit faster in qualifying and less competitive in the race,” emphasizing the urgent need for improvement in the remaining five races of the season.

Alonso’s comments took a decisive turn as he reassessed the competition landscape, claiming that only one other team was lagging behind Aston Martin. “Probably we are ninth today,” he said, suggesting that Alpine was likely the only team performing worse, while Haas, Sauber, and Williams were clearly ahead. “To be 10th and score one point is a good result, but we need to get better for Mexico,” he added, indicating a critical need for change.

In response to Alonso’s damning critique, Aston Martin’s Chief Trackside Officer, Mike Krack, acknowledged the necessity of a thorough review of their performance data. “The analysis is something we need to look at in detail,” he stated, emphasizing the complexities involved in tire strategies and the influence of race conditions. He noted that achieving optimal performance is an ongoing challenge, with specific circuits favoring certain car characteristics over others.

As the team prepares to dive into a meticulous review of their performance metrics, the pressure is mounting for Aston Martin to address Alonso’s concerns head-on. With the next race in Mexico on the horizon, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if the Silverstone-based squad can bounce back from this alarming setback and reclaim their competitive edge in the high-stakes world of Formula 1. The clock is ticking, and Aston Martin must act swiftly or risk falling further behind in the championship race.

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