Fernando Alonso expresses frustration with Aston Martin's chassis after Austrian GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll faced a challenging race at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, with both drivers qualifying poorly. Alonso finished 18th, three laps down, while Stroll did not finish, retiring from the race in 19th place. Post-race, Alonso candidly criticized the car's performance, stating it is hard to enjoy driving it. He warned that similar struggles are expected in upcoming races at Silverstone and Spa. The team's situation appears dire as they seek to improve the chassis ahead of the next European races.
- •Alonso qualifies 21st, Stroll 22nd at the Austrian GP.
- •Alonso finishes 18th, Stroll retires in 19th place.
- •Alonso comments on the car's difficult handling post-race.
- •Upcoming races in Silverstone and Spa present further challenges.
- •Aston Martin needs urgent improvements to their chassis.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Alonso is Officially Over the Current Aston Martin Chassis
"If there is one thing Fernando Alonso is famous for—aside from his relentless racecraft—it’s his absolute inability to hide his frustration when his machinery fails him. Right now, the mood inside the Aston Martin garage seems completely bleak. The 2026…
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