Fernando Alonso, reflecting on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, candidly admitted, 'I knew there was some risk.' The Spanish driver and his Aston Martin team faced a challenging race, with Alonso finishing 14th and teammate Lance Stroll in 16th place. The team's initial hopes were high, with both cars qualifying in the top seven for the Sprint, where Alonso secured sixth place. However, their pace took a downturn during the Grand Prix qualifying, resulting in both drivers missing out on Q3.
Alonso and Stroll opted for a hard tire at the start, but the C2 compound struggled under higher fuel loads, hindering their performance. Despite this, Alonso maintained a positive outlook, stating, 'I was happy to risk a little bit.' He acknowledged the strategy's risks but emphasized the importance of trying something different to stand out from the crowd. The strategy, however, didn't yield the desired results.
The race saw Alonso finishing in a DRS train, closely following Carlos Sainz, who was on the same medium compound. When asked about Aston Martin's pace drop, Alonso attributed it to the rest of the field's collective improvement, predicting a similar scenario in Qatar. Stroll, on the other hand, had a turbulent first lap, colliding with Gabriel Bortoleto and Yuki Tsunoda, which set him back significantly.
Despite the challenges, Aston Martin remains in seventh place in the Teams' Championship, but they now trail Racing Bulls by 10 points. The team is looking forward to the upcoming race in Las Vegas, aiming to improve their performance and close the gap in the standings. The race promises to be an exciting spectacle, with fans eagerly awaiting the action on the streets of Las Vegas.
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