‘Aggressive’ Alonso scores first points of the season at ‘special’ home race

Fernando Alonso finally broke his 2025 points scoring duck at the Spanish Grand Prix, finishing ninth for his first top-10 result of the season. It was a dramatic race for the Spaniard, who made an early trip through the gravel, dropping him to last place. Displaying remarkable patience and aggression, Alonso skillfully navigated the field, especially after a Safety Car period. On fresher tires, he climbed to P10, passing Liam Lawson on the penultimate lap and inheriting ninth following Max Verstappen’s penalty. Alonso expressed his satisfaction, particularly for the home fans, acknowledging the race was tougher than expected due to slow straight-line speed. He embraced a higher-risk strategy for overtakes, emphasizing the difficulty of following and tire degradation. This result marks a significant turnaround from his worst season start since 2001, breaking an eight-round scoring drought. With Lance Stroll sidelined due to medical reasons, Alonso’s points were crucial for Aston Martin, though they remain tied on 17 points with Kick Sauber in the Constructors' Championship.