Alonso hopes for top-five qualifying finish at wet São Paulo
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Fernando Alonso expressed his hopes for a top-five qualifying finish with Aston Martin during a rainy session at the São Paulo Grand Prix on November 7, 2026. The heavy rain created challenging conditions, leading drivers to navigate difficult track conditions as they sought optimal times. Alonso's aspiration reflects his competitive mindset, striving for strong performance amid the elements. Qualifying results are pending as the session is still in progress.
- •Alonso dreams of a top-five finish in qualifying at São Paulo.
- •The qualifying session is being affected by heavy rain.
- •Alonso drives for Aston Martin during the Grand Prix.
- •The session is ongoing with results yet to be finalized.
- 10:44 PMESPN F1 — Alonso was dreaming of top-five finish in wet São Paulo qualifying
"Fernando Alonso said he was briefly dreaming of giving Aston Martin a top-five qualifying finish in Brazil as the rain was at its heaviest on Saturday.
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