US EditionFernando Alonso Sets Ambitious Target for the F1 Hungarian GP After Season-Best Qualifying for Aston Martin
HUNGARY, AUG 2 – Aston Martin improved from last race's poor results to secure fifth and sixth on the grid, aided by track conditions favoring their car's setup without major upgrades.
- On August 2, 2025 at the Hungaroring circuit, Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll qualified fifth and sixth, celebrating their best results this season.
- Alonso explained that the Hungaroring circuit’s layout and characteristics suited their car’s strengths, and he noted no major changes since Spa-Francorchamps.
- Aston Martin even out-qualified both Red Bull cars, a Mercedes and a Ferrari after sending drivers out early for their final laps, with Alonso finishing just 0.109 seconds behind pole-sitter Charles Leclerc.
- With overtaking at Hungaroring so tough, Alonso warned that the real test will come during Sunday’s race, especially from Verstappen and Hamilton starting outside the top six.
- Future-Focused, Alonso said the Imola package, Silverstone floor, and front wing delivered as expected, boosting confidence for next year’s project.
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