Fernando Alonso faces the Canadian Grand Prix from sixth position
Fernando Alonso will start from sixth on the grid for the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, after a solid performance in qualifying at the wheel of a more competitive Aston Martin. The Spaniard was just over two tenths of a second off the pole achieved by George Russell and showed his level of demand, admitting that the minimal difference between him and the Briton was particularly painful.
A solid performance after two difficult weekends
Alonso, who was coming off two very difficult weekends, eliminated in Q1 in Imola and Monaco and out of the points in both races, had to deal with the uncertainty of the radar, which indicated rain during qualifying. In the dry, both he and his partner have managed to get into Q3.
Expectations for the race
Regarding the race, Alonso is cautious and recognizes that they are in an experimental phase to return to the path of good results. The Spanish driver hopes to have a race without errors and is paying attention to the weather conditions, since rain is expected for race day. Alonso highlights the competition of drivers like Pérez and the two Ferraris, and affirms that he will do his best to improve his position on the grid.
Conclusions
Fernando Alonso is pleased with his sixth place in qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, but regrets the two tenths that separated him from pole position. Despite the challenges of recent weekends, Alonso is confident in his team and hopes to improve his position in the race. Rain and tyre strategy will be key factors to take into account. The Spanish driver is determined to give his best and fight for a good result in the race.
