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Fernando Alonso secures Aston Martin's best finish in 2026 F1 season

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Fernando Alonso secures Aston Martin's best finish in 2026 F1 season

Summary

Fernando Alonso achieved Aston Martin's best result of the 2026 Formula 1 season by finishing eighth at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The performance marked a significant improvement for the Adrian Newey-designed, Honda-powered AMR26, which had previously faced challenges. Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll both advanced to Q2, qualifying 12th and 14th respectively. The race showcased the team's enhanced competitiveness compared to earlier events this season.

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•Alonso finishes eighth at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
•This is Aston Martin's best result of the 2026 season.
•Alonso and Stroll qualify 12th and 14th for the race.
•The AMR26 shows improved competitiveness compared to earlier races.

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Fernando Alonso scored Aston Martin’s best result of the 2026 Formula 1 season in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, beating Lando Norris to eighth position. The Adrian Newey-designed, Honda-powered AMR26 was more competitive than ever before, following its earlier struggles, at Sepang; Alonso and team-mate Lance Stroll both reached Q2, taking the 12th and 14th spots on the grid. Starting ...Keep reading
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