The 2025 Miami Grand Prix turned out to be as challenging as anticipated for Fernando Alonso and the Aston Martin team. After a difficult weekend at the Miami International Autodrome, Alonso crossed the finish line in 15th place—just one position ahead of his teammate, Lance Stroll. The result continued a frustrating start to the season for the two-time world champion, who remains without a points finish in the first six races he’s contested this year.
Speaking after the race, Alonso didn’t mince words about the team’s performance. “We expected a tough race – and it was,” he said candidly. “There were no surprises in terms of how we performed. We knew the track wouldn’t suit our package, and unfortunately, that proved true.”
Aston Martin had been bracing for a challenging weekend from the outset, given the characteristics of the Miami circuit. The team struggled with grip and balance throughout practice and qualifying, which made it difficult for either driver to break into the upper midfield. Alonso’s final grid position left him with plenty of work to do in the race, and despite a clean start and a consistent drive, the performance simply wasn’t there to compete for points.
Alonso emphasized the need for the team to regroup and refocus ahead of the next rounds. “We need to regroup now. This was a disappointing weekend, but it’s not the end of the road,” he said. “There are still many races to go. We’ve been through tougher seasons before, and we know how to come back stronger.”
The veteran driver has been open about the limitations of the AMR25—the team’s 2025 car—which has so far failed to deliver the competitiveness shown by last year’s model. Compared to the progress of rivals such as McLaren and Mercedes, Aston Martin appears to have stagnated or even regressed slightly in terms of outright pace. The lack of updates and performance gains has left Alonso and the team hunting for answers as they slide down the midfield order.
Adding to the frustration, Alonso’s teammate Lance Stroll also struggled throughout the Miami weekend, finishing 16th. The back-to-back finishes out of the points for both drivers underscore the broader challenges Aston Martin currently faces—not just in terms of race pace, but overall development.
Alonso, never one to give up easily, remains determined to keep pushing. “I’ll keep doing my job the best I can behind the wheel. I know the team is working very hard behind the scenes to bring updates. We have to keep believing, stay united, and take our chances when they come,” he added.
The Aston Martin garage will now turn its attention to the next round of the championship in Imola, where the historic Italian circuit may offer a different set of variables. Whether or not that will play into the team’s hands remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Alonso is not ready to throw in the towel.
With his trademark grit and relentless attitude, the Spaniard will be hoping that better days—and points—are just around the corner.
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