Alonso did not hide and warned Red Bull in Monaco

Monaco is a circuit that Aston Martin has marked in red on the calendar since the start of the season. The good performance of the green car on a slow curve and the lack of straights on the Monegasque track make this track the perfect mix for Alonso to choose stronger than ever this year to achieve his long-awaited victory which is number 33 in F1. Many factors come together that allow us to think about it: the aforementioned good speed of Aston Martin with high downforce, the impossibility of Red Bull to take advantage of its greater power, the top speed on the straight , and the hands of an Alonso who knows between the walls that can make more difference. So, far from hiding, the Spaniard arrived at the circuit this Thursday with a clear warning to all his rivals: he wants to win and he knows that thinking about it is possible here.

“Like any other race, we think we are not the strongest and others are also improving, as Ferrari did in Baku, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t come in thinking I could win. I will play more than any other weekend. Here, between the walls, there are opportunities”, pointed out the Spaniard, who didn’t care if it rained or not. On this track, in dry conditions, rain, shine or snow, Fernando wants to choose everything: The rain? I don’t care if it rains or not.”

“The Red Bulls are better, they did a great job, they deserve to be where they are, but there are some weekends like this (in Monaco, or also in Hungary) where we have more options.”, added the Asturian. “Even though that was our worst race… but in theory we have more options if, for example, they have gearbox problems on Sunday, as happened in other races… your options increase automatically in this circuit, which is different from all others. The championship is long and we will not give up until the end.”he commented.

as it says Ferdinanda reliability problem with red bull in Monaco This means being out of any fight, because unlike other races, if something happens to the theoretical favorites in Monaco, the difficulty of overtaking on this track will take them away from any chance of a comeback. But not only that. Monaco is a layout that looks perfect for your choices. Aston Martin’s strengths were accentuated and Red Bull’s were diminished, as they were unable to squeeze their massive superiority on the straight.

But for Alonso to have a chance of winning, it is crucial that he puts in a good qualifying and aims for the first pole position of the season. In the 5 races held so far, Fernando has not qualified on pole due to his car’s lower straight line lead, something that will not be a problem in Monaco. Hands can still be counted, as well as confidence between the walls. Fernando has warned: his attack is extreme.

Aston Martin has been warning for months about Fernando Alonso’s chances of winning at specific tracks such as Monaco, Barcelona (due to its high wear and tear) and Hungary. “I think there are some hints where the combination of this driver with this car could be more magical.” said Mike Krack, Aston Martin Team Principalat the last Australian GP, ​​having pointed out two very specific tracks where the man from Oviedo could hunt the Red Bulls, so far out of reach. Dan Fallows also identified one of those two tracks before the last Baku GP as suitable for Fernando Alonso can fight for the long-awaited 33rd Asturian victory in F1, or at least, to have more options.

And after another podium achieved at the Miami F1 GP, Fernando Alonso himself sent a message of hope for Monaco and Barcelona. “Maybe in Monaco or Barcelona we will have a chance”he said in Miami. And already in the Principality, Fernando kept his bet.

The Aston Martin-Honda deal is to be applauded

In the official press conference of the Monaco GP, Fernando Alonso applauded the agreement between Aston Martin and Honda so that the Japanese will be the exclusive motorists of those from Silverstone in the change of the engine regulation in 2026.

“This is great news. It shows Aston Martin’s commitment to winning future races and championships and their willingness to be independent, creating their gearboxes and the rest of the car. (Now they mount the Mercedes engine and its rear suspension and gearbox). I think that’s the only way to be 100% sure that you have full control over the package, especially from 2026. It’s always better to build your own machine and include everything: chassis and engine. There are only benefits. It’s a great sign.” taught about it.

Of course, Alonso wants to make it clear that even if the agreement between Aston Martin and Honda is for 2026, before that arrives, the team wants to choose everything in the short term: “But that doesn’t mean that between now and 2026 Aston Martin can’t have a chance to win the title.” Alonso wants to win, starting in Monaco this weekend, but his aim is mainly to fight for titles by helping Aston Martin take the next step in the coming years. And in 2026, no one knows if it will join Aston Martin, although Mike Krack has no doubts.