Alonso downplays Bahrain GP points hopes after 'miracle' Q2 appearance in Sepang
Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso has tempered expectations for the Aston Martin team at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, despite a rare Q2 qualifying appearance. He cited the team's lack of competitive speed and reliance on grid penalties for their current position.
Why it matters
The report highlights the technical struggles of the Aston Martin F1 team and the realistic outlook of veteran drivers regarding performance gaps.
Fernando Alonso has tempered any expectations that Aston Martin could fight for points at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, despite the Silverstone team securing their first Q2 appearance of the season in Qualifying.
Alonso's teammate Lance Stroll arrived in Sepang with the glum revelation that Aston Martin were still two seconds off the pace with their Honda power unit despite having used the second of two ADUO upgrades since the Spanish GP. However, the Canadian finished in Q2 for the first time on Saturday, qualifying P14, while Alonso secured a P12 starting position.
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