Fernando Alonso Expects to "Suffer" at Italian GP After Surprising Qualifying Result
Summary
Fernando Alonso surprised with P8 in Italian GP qualifying but fears the Aston Martin's lack of straight-line speed will make Sunday's race "suffer."
Fernando Alonso surprised many with his qualifying performance for the Italian Grand Prix, securing eighth place on the grid after Lewis Hamilton's penalty. Despite exceeding expectations, the Spaniard believes he will "suffer" during Sunday's race.
Why it matters:
Alonso had warned this would be a difficult weekend for Aston Martin. Yet, he pushed his AMR25 into Q3, while teammate Lance Stroll finished 17th. His unexpected qualifying strength highlights a potential overperformance, but also masks underlying car limitations for the race.
The details:
- Alonso confessed he expected to be eliminated in Q1, making his Q3 appearance and P8 start a pleasant surprise.
- The AMR25's high drag setup means it lacks the straight-line speed crucial for Monza, a significant handicap Alonso noted.
- Aston Martin did not heavily invest resources into new aerodynamic parts for this
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