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Fernando Alonso Faces Pointless Start to 2025 F1 Season as Aston Martin Struggles Persist

Alonso acknowledges challenges in scoring points this year while Aston Martin focuses on a long-term rebuild for 2026 with Adrian Newey’s expertise.

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Overview

  • Fernando Alonso remains scoreless after five races in the 2025 F1 season, marking his first such start since 2017 and only the second pointless season start of his career.
  • Aston Martin’s performance deficit has left Alonso finishing outside the points, with his best result being 11th place in Saudi Arabia.
  • Teammate Lance Stroll has scored all 10 of the team's points this season, highlighting disparities within the team’s performance.
  • Alonso has expressed frustration with the current car's pace but places hope in the team’s significant investments for the 2026 regulatory reset, including the hiring of Adrian Newey.
  • Aston Martin leadership remains focused on extracting more from the current car while preparing for the future with a new factory and wind tunnel.