Fernando Alonso didn't hold back, expressing surprise at rivals' "money machine" upgrade pace while Aston Martin's AMR26 remains in a holding pattern. The team has committed to one major upgrade package, likely arriving around the Hungarian or Dutch Grands Prix, instead of continuous smaller tweaks. Alonso’s remarks were a blend of agreement and frustration, calling the big upgrade "the right decision" but also quipping there's "no money" for the "unlimited upgrades" other teams deploy. Team Principal Mike Krack affirmed the chosen strategy despite the AMR26 falling significantly off the pace, notably qualifying four seconds back in Barcelona. Alonso, still feeling fast and motivated, plans to decide his F1 future by August, reaffirming his long-term commitment to the Aston Martin project even beyond driving. This high-stakes upgrade will define Aston Martin's season and Alonso's immediate racing path.
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Fernando Alonso didn't hold back, expressing surprise at rivals' "money machine" upgrade pace while Aston Martin's AMR26 remains in a holding pattern. The team has committed to one major upgrade package, likely arriving around the Hungarian or Dutch Grands Prix, instead of continuous smaller tweaks. Alonso’s remarks were a blend of agreement and frustration, calling the big upgrade "the right decision" but also quipping there's "no money" for the "unlimited upgrades" other teams deploy. Team Principal Mike Krack affirmed the chosen strategy despite the AMR26 falling significantly off the pace, notably qualifying four seconds back in Barcelona. Alonso, still feeling fast and motivated, plans to decide his F1 future by August, reaffirming his long-term commitment to the Aston Martin project even beyond driving. This high-stakes upgrade will define Aston Martin's season and Alonso's immediate racing path.
