Fernando Alonso aims to conserve parts in challenging Baku race
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 6:29 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Fernando Alonso struggles during qualifying at the Baku Grand Prix on September 26, 2026, expressing frustration after locking up at Turn 15, which cost him a better starting position. Alonso's team, Aston Martin, has faced a difficult season partnered with Honda, but they aim to utilize upgrades effectively. The focus now shifts to managing parts for the upcoming F1 season's triple-header after this weekend.
- •Alonso locks up at Turn 15, affecting his qualifying position.
- •Aston Martin hopes for improvements after significant upgrades.
- •The team aims to save parts for the upcoming triple-header.
- •The 2026 Baku Grand Prix takes place on September 26.
- 6:29 AMMotorsport.com — Fernando Alonso's only goal in no-hope Baku: Save parts for F1's triple-header
"Despite a wretched campaign with Aston Martin and its new engine partner Honda, or perhaps because of it, Fernando Alonso hasn't lost his biting sense of humour. "I pushed into Turn 15 and I locked up. So, a driver error there, and because of that we are not on pole." After keeping its powder dry for a big upgrade in Hungary, Aston Martin finally appeared to be at least competing for ...Keep reading
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