Alonso credits ‘phenomenal’ car after strong drive in Brazil

Aston Martin enjoyed a much-improved weekend at the Brazilian Grand Prix, with Fernando Alonso delivering a standout performance to finish 12th after showing strong pace in both wet and dry conditions. Despite starting in the top 10 and battling near the front, Alonso ultimately missed out on points but praised the AMR26 as feeling phenomenal, even noting its exceptional cornering speed compared to rivals. Teammate Lance Stroll suffered another retirement due to an ERS issue, marking his eighth DNF in the last ten races. Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack remained positive, highlighting the team's overall competitive step forward in both qualifying and race pace, despite reliability concerns continuing to hinder their campaign as they sit 10th in the constructors' standings.