Formula 1 World Championship 2025, Round 8, Monaco Grand Prix, Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Sunday 25 May 2025 - Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team.

Ahead of Spain Alonso hopes Aston Martin's F1 'crucible' comes to an end

22:01, 28 May

byNorberto Mujica

The Formula One world championship is set to race its 9th round and Aston Martin driver is yet to score a single point, whilst teammate Lance Stroll has already accrued 14. A matter of 'bad luck', which the Spaniard hopes will change ahead of his home race.

Alonso hopes for change as Aston Martin's Sundays continue to unravel

When asked in an interview released in Aston Martin's website, how would he define his season, Alonso acknowledges the difficulties but also looks on the bright side.

"Of course, it's been a challenging season up to this point and we've not got the results we would have liked but there are positives to take, particularly from the last couple of rounds."

"Securing top 10 starting positions for both the Emilia-Romagna and Monaco Grands Prix shows that the recent updates we've made to the AMR25 have improved our one-lap pace."

The double world champion's conclusion, can be seen as uplifting. Since Aston Martin and him seem to be doing everything right, the lack of results, according to the Spaniard, then stems from a factor that's beyond their control.

"We've just been on the wrong side of luck on Sunday when it comes to Grands Prix; one down to the timing of a VSC and one because of an issue with the car.

"Hopefully that misfortune will change soon and we can be there to take advantage. I'm looking forward to getting back in the car and seeing what we can do this weekend."

Fernando Alonso getting overtaken by Carlos Sainz at Imola

Newey's already 'teased' Alonso and Stroll with Aston Martin's 2026 F1 car

Acclaimed F1 car desginer Adrian Newey donning British racing green apparel at Monaco in representation of Aston Martin was a sight to behold for Alonso.

"We had some good conversations over the weekend, and it was great to see him at a circuit with us in green."

After revealing the exchanges that have taken place between the two champions, and his teammate Lance Stroll, Alonso adds that the former Red Bull man has already spoken about the AMR26, Aston Martin's next year's car.

"I've spoken to him a few times already since his arrival and it's exciting to have him working with the team and helping us on our journey. Lance and I spent some time with him a few weeks ago at the AMR Technology Campus and he shared some of his thoughts and insights on the 2026 car.

"It's positive to have Adrian with us. He's had a huge impact on the sport and it's great to be able to work together – we've come close in the past and I'm thrilled it's finAlonso Eyes Points at Home After Unlucky F1 Start with Aston Martinally happened," the Spaniard concluded.