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Fernando Alonso qualifies 21st in Austrian Grand Prix amid Aston Martin struggles

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Fernando Alonso qualifies 21st in Austrian Grand Prix amid Aston Martin struggles

Summary

Fernando Alonso qualified 21st for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, placing Aston Martin at the back row for a third consecutive race. Despite this consistent underperformance in 2026, Alonso expressed optimism about potential improvements. His teammate, Lance Stroll, will start directly behind him. The ongoing struggles are part of a challenging season for Aston Martin.

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By the Numbers

•Alonso qualifies 21st in Austrian Grand Prix.
•Aston Martin occupies the back row for the third race.
•Stroll qualifies behind Alonso at the Red Bull Ring.
•Alonso remains positive about the team's potential improvements.

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11:45 AMMotorsport.com — Fernando Alonso confident of progress despite Aston Martin's gap to Cadillac in Austria qualifying

What they're saying

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Fernando Alonso was surprisingly positive following qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, despite his Aston Martin Formula 1 squad once again finishing last. The Silverstone outfit will occupy the back row for the third, consecutive race with Alonso qualifying 21st at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday ahead of stablemate Lance Stroll. It continued a well-documented horrible start to 2026 for ...Keep reading
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