Fernando Alonso secures points for Aston Martin at Dutch GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Fernando Alonso earned crucial points for Aston Martin at the Dutch GP on August 23, 2026, finishing in P9 after starting in P18. This marked only his second points finish of the season. Aston Martin introduced significant aero and power unit upgrades during recent races, suggesting a potential turnaround in their 2026 performance. Team principal Adrian Newey congratulated Alonso in an emotional radio exchange. Meanwhile, Alpine's Pierre Gasly triumphed in a midfield battle against Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad, a contest marked by post-race remarks from both drivers.
- •Alonso finishes P9 at Dutch GP on August 23, 2026.
- •Aston Martin's upgrades appear to be effective.
- •Newey congratulated Alonso in a radio message.
- •Gasly claims final points position in midfield battle.
- •Pivotal race for Alonso with only second points of season.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso and Newey share emotional radio message after securing points at Dutch GP
"An emotional radio message between Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and team principal Adrian Newey has emerged, after the Spaniard secured much-needed points for the British team at the Dutch GP. Having now introduced major aero and power unit upgrades at both Budapest and Zandvoort, Aston Martin seem to be on a steady course to turn their 2026 fortunes around, with Alonso scoring only his second points finish of the season at what will be the final Dutch GP for the foreseeable future.
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