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Fernando Alonso doubts Aston Martin can close F1 gap before Hungary

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:56 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Fernando Alonso doubts Aston Martin can close F1 gap before Hungary

Summary

Fernando Alonso expressed skepticism that any package could close the performance gap Aston Martin faces in Formula 1. The team is set to introduce a B-spec chassis at the upcoming race in Hungary. Despite some positive results, Aston Martin has struggled throughout the 2026 season, currently ranking as the slowest team. Their only points this season came from a fortunate finish in Monaco. The team's recent performance at Spa highlighted these ongoing challenges.

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Key Details

•Fernando Alonso claims no package can overcome Aston Martin's deficit.
•Aston Martin prepares to launch a B-spec chassis in Hungary.
•The team currently ranks as the slowest in the 2026 season.
•Aston Martin secured their only points of the season in Monaco.
•Their recent performance in Spa exacerbated ongoing challenges.

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2:56 PMMotorsport.com — "No package" can overturn Aston Martin's deficit to F1 grid - Fernando Alonso

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Fernando Alonso reckons “no package in the world” can overturn the current deficit Aston Martin faces to the Formula 1 field as it prepares to introduce a B-spec chassis in Hungary. The Silverstone outfit has endured a torrid 2026 thus far and although Alonso’s lucky point in Monaco places it above newcomer Cadillac, Aston Martin has still been the slowest team. Last weekend in Spa ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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