Fernando Alonso didn’t mince words following the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, expressing deep frustration over what he described as “very wrong” strategy decisions that cost Aston Martin a valuable opportunity to score meaningful points. Despite showing competitive pace early in the weekend, the team struggled to make the right calls during a race heavily influenced by changing weather conditions and shifting track dynamics.
“We lost an opportunity today, and that’s always painful,” Alonso admitted post-race. “The decisions we made during the race weren’t the right ones, especially when it came to tire choices and timing our pit stops.”
The two-time world champion felt the team’s strategy left him exposed at critical moments, particularly as the track dried following intermittent rain, leading to a loss of track position and a drop down the order. Alonso, who has often maximized results this season despite a car that’s lacked consistent pace, was left visibly disappointed.
Aston Martin came into the weekend hoping to bounce back after a series of middling performances, but Silverstone only deepened the concerns around the team’s mid-season slump. With rivals like McLaren and Mercedes showing signs of resurgence, Alonso stressed the need for urgent improvements—not just in the car, but in the decision-making process on race day.
“We have to be sharper and more aggressive,” Alonso said. “In races like these, when the conditions are unpredictable, making the right call at the right time is everything. We got it wrong today, and we paid the price.”
As the F1 calendar moves into its second half, Alonso’s comments underscore growing tension within the Aston Martin camp as they seek to recapture the form that made them early podium contenders in 2023. For now, Silverstone stands as a missed chance—and a cautionary tale about the cost of hesitation in Formula 1.
