FERNANDO ALONSO: “I AM THE BEST, I DON'T NEED TO PROVE ANYTHING”

Fernando Alonso famously declared he’s still performing at his peak, stating, "I'm the best. I don't need to prove anything." The two-time champion believes individual F1 performance is hard to gauge in an uncompetitive car like Aston Martin’s current challenger. Instead, Alonso finds confirmation of his raw speed outside F1, consistently being the fastest in go-karts and GT cars. This unwavering self-belief fuels his motivation at 44, as he waits for a more capable car.

Aston Martin’s chief trackside officer Mike Krack acknowledges the team's struggles, emphasizing the need to manage driver frustration through the upcoming high-frequency European races. Significant upgrades to the AMR26 won't arrive until later in the summer. The team faces a challenging period, tasked with keeping spirits high while both drivers await a chance to truly compete for points.