Fernando Alonso qualifies last for Aston Martin at home race in Barcelona
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Fernando Alonso finished 22nd in qualifying for the Barcelona Grand Prix on June 13, 2026, marking a disappointing result for Aston Martin. Alonso's performance ended a 42-race streak of outqualifying his teammate Lance Stroll, who qualified 21st. Both drivers struggled significantly, with Alonso expressing frustration over ongoing team issues. The team has been performing poorly throughout the season, with Alonso acknowledging their struggles with the car and engine.
- •Alonso qualified 22nd for the Barcelona Grand Prix.
- •This result ended his 42-race streak over teammate Stroll.
- •Aston Martin's struggles have been evident throughout the season.
- •Alonso expressed exhaustion from discussing team issues.
- •Stroll qualified 21st, one second behind the next slowest car.
- 5:23 PMAutosport — Alonso 'exhausted' by Aston Martin woes after qualifying last in Barcelona
- 5:18 PMMotorsport.com — Fernando Alonso 'exhausted' by Aston Martin woes: "We knew we have the worst car and worst engine"
"Aston Martin's abject performance in Barcelona comes as no surprise to Fernando Alonso as he qualified last for his home race - but having to keep explaining the team's many woes is starting to wear on him. The world champion took 22nd, which ended a 42-race streak of outqualifying team-mate Lance Stroll, who was 21st and a second behind next slowest Cadillac and four seconds off pole. Not ...Keep reading
"Aston Martin's abject performance in Barcelona comes as no surprise to Fernando Alonso as he qualified last for his home race - but having to keep explaining the team's many woes is starting to wear on him. The world champion took 22nd, which ended a 42-race streak of outqualifying team-mate Lance Stroll, who was 21st and a second behind next slowest Cadillac and four seconds off pole. Not ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 13, 2026, 5:23 PMAlonso 'exhausted' by Aston Martin woes after qualifying last in Barcelona
Aston Martin's abject performance in Barcelona comes as no surprise to Fernando Alonso as he qualified last for his home race - but having to keep explaining the team's many woes is starting to wear on him. The world champion took 22nd, which ended a 42-race streak of outqualifying team-mate Lance Stroll, who was 21st and a second behind next slowest Cadillac and four seconds off pole. Not ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 13, 2026, 5:18 PMFernando Alonso 'exhausted' by Aston Martin woes: "We knew we have the worst car and worst engine"
Aston Martin's abject performance in Barcelona comes as no surprise to Fernando Alonso as he qualified last for his home race - but having to keep explaining the team's many woes is starting to wear on him. The world champion took 22nd, which ended a 42-race streak of outqualifying team-mate Lance Stroll, who was 21st and a second behind next slowest Cadillac and four seconds off pole. Not ...Keep reading
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