Alonso 'exhausted' by Aston Martin's continuing woes

Fernando Alonso described himself as "exhausted" by the need to continually explain Aston Martin's struggles on the Formula 1 track. The two-time world champion faced a new low in front of his home Spanish fans, qualifying last for Sunday's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Adding to the team's woes, Alonso was outqualified by Canadian teammate Lance Stroll for the first time in 42 races. Stroll, whose father owns the team, will start 21st, more than four seconds slower than pole-sitter George Russell. Alonso did not mince words about the car's capabilities.

"We knew we have the worst car and the worst engine and we've been very clear in every race so far that we have to work," Alonso told Spanish media. "We repeat the same thing and it's exhausting. We're last, we know it, and we have no problem admitting it."

Alonso pointed to a litany of problems, including the "worst engine, very poor energy deployment, gearbox problems and aerodynamic problems." He expressed hope for improvements later in the year, particularly with the arrival of a new car. Aston Martin's partnership with Honda this season has been hampered by issues with their self-made gearbox and other significant challenges, including a car that initially struggled to complete race distances due to vibrations.

With the Barcelona circuit set to drop off the F1 calendar after Sunday until 2028, Alonso's future remains uncertain. Madrid is slated to host the Spanish Grand Prix in September 2026.

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We knew we have the worst car and the worst engine and we've been very clear in every race so far that we have to work. We repeat the same thing and it's exhausting. We're last, we know it, and we have no problem admitting it.