Alonso rues ‘unlucky race’ despite points finish for Aston Martin

Aston Martin secured a mixed but ultimately points-scoring Dutch Grand Prix, with both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finishing in the top eight. Alonso, starting P10, expressed frustration despite an P8 finish, citing poor strategy calls and missed opportunities that kept him from a higher position. He felt the Safety Cars hindered his race progress. In contrast, Lance Stroll delivered an impressive recovery drive, climbing from P19 to P7. An early pit stop, prompted by contact with Gabriel Bortoleto, proved advantageous, allowing him to undercut rivals and benefit from subsequent Safety Car periods. Stroll praised his team for rebuilding his car twice after crashes, turning a challenging weekend into a strong points haul.