Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin wants to research the distinction between the final two performances.
Aston Martin was not aggressive in Belgium every week in the past, however each automobiles within the prime six within the hangar roll and race have been certified fifth and seventh, responding in spectacular types. Alonso says the traits of the totally different tracks alone don’t clarify efficiency variations, however emphasised the necessity for groups to know competitiveness.
“That is a shock. It is undoubtedly a shock,” Alonso stated. “That is a fantastic shock. The nice factor is that we have been aggressive and we have been quick. The priority is that we do not know why.
“In a way, this week we have to precisely analyze the distinction between spa and Hungary. What’s the distinction between automobiles, within the setup, the distinction within the aero units we have been racing.
Alonso says fifth behind the 2 McLarens, George Russell and Charles Leclerc have been one of the best Aston Martin may obtain on Sunday after Rand Norris led a robust begin for the spell earlier than he simply overtakes.
“I do not assume we are able to go any additional than this. Clearly somebody stated at one level the 2 McLarens have been very shut to one another. It is even higher, however that did not occur!
“There was nothing extra on our facet. The most important menace was Verstappen at two stops (most) however then he did some visitors and eventually relaxed a little bit extra.”
Alonso’s shock coincided along with his teammate Lance Stroll. He crossed the road two seconds after sixth place Gabriel Boltreto.
“It was a fantastic day for the staff and it was a stable weekend from begin to end,” Stroll stated. “To go into summer season trip with 16 factors is a big upside for us, however we do not absolutely perceive why there’s a lot to be taught from this weekend, as we do not absolutely perceive why there’s a lot to be taught.
“Ultimately, we must be in a spot the place we are able to put our automobile in that window as a result of we need to be extra according to this stage of competitiveness.”
