Alonso: 'Difficult Weekend, But Nothing Unexpected' for Aston Martin at Austrian GP

Fernando Alonso described the Austrian Grand Prix weekend as "another difficult weekend, but nothing we didn't expect" after finishing 18th at the Red Bull Ring. The two-time Formula One world champion, currently driving for Aston Martin, has been contending with a car that is widely considered the slowest on the current grid.

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It was another difficult weekend, but nothing we didn't expect.

Despite the challenging performance, Alonso emphasized the importance of completing the race. "It was valuable to have finished the race, to have continued gathering data and to have continued improving in the operational aspect," he stated. He expressed hope that the progress observed in recent weeks will continue as the team anticipates future car upgrades.

Alonso, who first raced in Austria 25 years ago, reflected on his enduring presence in the sport. Now nearing 45, he continues to compete at a high level, even with the limitations of his current AMR26 car. The race saw the emergence of young talents like Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who finished third, highlighting the generational shifts in Formula One.

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It was valuable to have finished the race, to have continued gathering data and to have continued improving in the operational aspect.

The focus now shifts to the team's home race, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Alonso expressed optimism about optimizing resources for the event. "Now we are already thinking about our home race, next weekend, in Silverstone... where we hope to optimize all resources in front of our fans," he said.

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Now we are already thinking about our home race, next weekend, in Silverstone... where we hope to optimize all resources in front of our fans.