Aston Martin has been warned by Helmut Marko, a senior figure at Red Bull, that their development potential will be severely limited in the second half of the Formula 1 season. Marko also dismissed the notion of Fernando Alonso, who currently drives for the Alpine team, being able to challenge Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for victory in the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix.
Aston Martin, with Alonso leading their charge, has emerged as a strong contender and the main rival to Red Bull in the opening races of the season. Alonso has secured an impressive five podium finishes out of six races, making him the second-best performer in terms of podium placements after Verstappen. Verstappen, with four race wins, currently leads the championship standings with 144 points, a comfortable 39 points ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez, and an additional 12 points ahead of Alonso.
