Alonso 'proud' of Aston Martin after 'better than expected' P5 in Imola Qualifying

Fernando Alonso expressed pride in Aston Martin's performance after achieving a season-best P5 in Imola Qualifying, describing the result as "better than expected."

Aston Martin introduced upgrades for the Imola circuit, and the team demonstrated strong pace. They employed a strategic mix of soft and medium tires during qualifying.

Both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll advanced to Q3. Alonso secured fifth place, while Stroll qualified in eighth.

Alonso shared his thoughts on the outcome:

• "It's a little bit better than expected, both cars in Q3 and the car felt competitive."
• "Definitely the new parts that we brought here, they're performing well."
• While acknowledging the need to validate the performance gains on other circuits, he stated, "I'm happy for the team, proud of them."

Stroll echoed the positive sentiment, particularly regarding the performance on medium tires, noting, "The car felt like it was coming alive in Qualifying." He anticipates that the race will provide a clearer picture of the upgrade's true potential.