Fernando Alonso has voiced his concerns after failing to score any points in Monaco on Sunday, marking the second consecutive race where he hasn’t finished in the top 10, following a strong start with points in the first six races.
Fernando Alonso has raised alarms after Aston Martin’s failure to score points in Monaco, marking his second straight race outside the top 10 following a strong start to the season. His 11th-place finish in Monaco was an improvement over his 19th-place result in Imola, but it signals a challenging phase for Aston Martin as they head into the middle of the season.
Earlier in the year, the grid saw a clear separation between the top teams—Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes, and Aston Martin—and the rest. However, recent races have seen the field tighten. Red Bull remains consistently in the top 10, Haas has made points appearances, Alpine is on the rise, and Williams is showing promise with Alex Albon at the wheel.
Aston Martin has found it increasingly difficult to secure points, with both Alonso and Lance Stroll failing to deliver in Monaco. Despite their efforts to employ an alternate strategy, including Alonso backing up the pack to create a pit window for Stroll, the plan fell apart when Stroll hit the wall and punctured a tire, finishing 14th.
“It was a tough race, unlucky again – the whole weekend felt off,” said Alonso. “Starting on hard tires with plans to go long, the red flag forced us onto mediums earlier than expected, complicating things further.
“Overall, it was a difficult weekend. We’re learning from these challenges, but it’s clear our current form is pushing us back into the midfield rather than forward to the frontrunners. However, these things can change quickly. A good upgrade can shift us up several positions, and that’s our aim moving forward.”
Aston Martin has yet to confirm when their next significant upgrades will arrive. The team has already introduced new parts in Japan and a larger package in Imola. While the Japan upgrades initially placed them in contention with Mercedes, recent improvements from rivals have widened the gap again.
“We don’t seem to be super competitive right now, so we need to address some issues and find more pace in the car,” said Stroll post-Monaco.
Team Principal Mike Krack added, “It’s been another tough day, compromised by Saturday’s qualifying results. Now is the time to regroup, focus on improvements, and come back stronger in Canada.”
Aston Martin saw success in Canada last season, with Alonso securing a podium in Montreal. However, given their current form, repeating that result will be a significant challenge for the Silverstone-based team.
