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Aston Martin now wants more after fourth 2023 F1 podium

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Alonso started from the front row with pole position Sergio Perez, but he was unable to catch the Mexican in the dominant Red Bull team and had to give up another position to sister RB19 eventual winner Max Verstappen.

After finishing on the podium for the fourth time in five grands prix, Alonso admitted his team’s perception of success was starting to shift.

But he knew that serious Red Bull misfortune would have to be in order to get higher.

“I thought it was a great thing to be on the podium at the beginning of the year. Now, after four podiums, we obviously want more, at least second,” said Alonso.

“But the two Red Bull teams are always indestructible, they’re always super fast. But as I said, maybe Monaco, maybe Barcelona, ​​we have a possibility.”

Aston’s rivals Mercedes and Ferrari both struggled with the pace of the race, with Alonso 21 seconds behind second-placed Perez and seven ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell in no man’s land. .

On his way to third, the two-time world champion even took the time to praise teammate Lance Stroll for a neat overtake seen on the big screens around Miami International Speedway.

Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin AMR23

Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin AMR23

Photography: Zak Mauger / motorsport pictures

Alonso admitted he had expected a tougher battle this weekend, with Ferrari and Mercedes unable to support their recent progress in Baku and Melbourne respectively.

“It was a bit of a lonely race today, with the Red Bull team in front of us and behind us really not much to do,” he shrugged.

“Maybe we did expect a stronger backlash, but Ferrari played a bit worse than expected today. So yes, it’s never easy, but it was a lonely race.

“We’re on the podium, going into the triple race of Imola, Monaco and Barcelona and hopefully we can keep going.”

Alonso, who has scored 15 points in every race weekend so far in 2023, missed the podium in Baku but added to his tally in the first sprint race of 2023.

With 75 points, the Spaniard is 19 points clear of Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix two weeks later and is in contention for third place behind the elusive Red Bull.

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Mighty Max’s domination at the F1 Monaco GP

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But with Sergio Perez nowhere to be seen in comparison, what went wrong? How did Esteban Ocon achieve such great results? Can Aston Martin really fight for the title if Lance Stroll can’t keep up with Alonso?

Martyn Lee sat down with Matt Kew live in Monaco to answer these questions and more.

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Ferrari team boss on Sainz spin: 'Can't really blame him'

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The weekend in Monaco has not been a dream weekend for Ferrari, but Frederic Vassell is trying to stay positive after Sunday’s race. Carlos Sainz’s spin and dropping some points was unfortunate for the team boss and Maranello, but he doesn’t blame his driver for it.

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Autosport Podcast: F1 Monaco GP review

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The reigning F1 world champion was immaculate on the streets of Monte Carlo while others faltered, most notably teammate and main title rival Sergio Perez, who crashed in the first part of qualifying , only ranked 16th.

Monaco was considered Alonso’s best chance to end Red Bull’s runaway train, but crucial pit stops and timing did not let him down at Aston Martin, although he was still able to score his best finish of the season, finishing fourth. two.

Plus: Why Alonso and Aston made decision to guarantee Verstappen win at Monaco

Alpine’s Esteban Ocon was arguably the star of the weekend, qualifying third and finishing in the same position, his third career F1 podium. The result came at a good time, given the team’s recent tensions.

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Meanwhile, it was another frustrating day at Ferrari, with Carlos Sainz slipping from fourth to eighth, while Charles Leclerc failed to make progress from sixth, while Mercedes It has drawn attention with its major upgrade package and has received positive initial reports from the fleet.

Podcast host Martyn Lee joins Matt Kew and Stuart Codling, who were both in Monaco to witness the action firsthand, and breaks down the Monaco Grand Prix win and loss.

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