March 5th 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) It was an incredible result for Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin
It was an incredible result for Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin as the Spaniard earned his first podium since Qatar 2021. He declared that Aston Martin have the second-best car on the Formula One grid after taking the remarkable podium at the season opener in Bahrain. Alonso battled back after a poor start and pulled off some excellent overtakes on the likes of Sir Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz to secure the third place on the podium after Charles Leclerc's Ferrari broke down in the latter stages. Alonso's amazing performance and the positive results from pre-season testing have validated his decision to move to Aston Martin. The team recorded a 1-2 finish in the season opener, locking out the front row of the grid for the first time since Abu Dhabi 2013.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) This is Fernando Alonso's first podium since Qatar 2021, with the two-time champion claiming a remarkable third-place finish at the season opener in Bahrain. Max Verstappen began his title defence in style, taking a straightforward victory, while Sergio Perez sealed a 1-2 finish for Red Bull. Alonso made a poor start but battled back, overtaking the likes of Sir Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz, and was rewarded with the final spot on the podium after Charles Leclerc's Ferrari broke down late on. He declared it 'unreal' and praised Aston Martin for having the 'second best car on race one'. Pre-season testing had hinted at the Aston Martin AMR23 having some serious pace and Sunday's podium has vindicated Alonso's decision to move there. It was a stark contrast to Red Bull's double-DNF at the same event last year, as they locked out the front row and recorded a 1-2 finish for the first time since Abu Dhabi 2013.
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