Alonso also dismissed the notion that Verstappen was beatable if the track had stayed dry. In his opinion, he believed they “didn’t have a chance” even without the rain affecting the race. Alonso acknowledged the team’s bold strategy of starting on the hard tires and attempting to do the opposite of the leaders. He commended the commitment and aggressiveness of the Aston Martin team but admitted that they lacked the pace to challenge Verstappen. The strategy was solid, but Verstappen’s exceptional pace was the deciding factor in his victory.
Despite not securing the win, Alonso achieved his best result in Aston Martin colors with a second-place finish. The result brings him within 12 points of Red Bull’s Sergio Perez in the Drivers’ standings, highlighting Alonso’s strong performance this season.
