{"id":32757,"date":"2023-10-24T17:56:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/formula1news.co.uk\/?p=32757"},"modified":"2023-10-24T12:19:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T11:19:02","slug":"fernando-alonso-backs-lance-stroll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/formula1news.co.uk\/fernando-alonso-backs-lance-stroll\/","title":{"rendered":"Fernando Alonso backs Lance Stroll"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Formula 1 veteran Fernando Alonso has stepped forward to defend his Aston Martin teammate, Lance Stroll, amid the Canadian driver’s ongoing struggles in the sport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stroll’s current form has left him facing significant challenges, while Alonso continues to fight at the front of the field, competing against the likes of McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The points table for Aston Martin could have looked more favourable this season if Stroll had managed to achieve more consistent results, particularly when compared to Alonso’s performances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, that has not been the case, with Stroll encountering a string of disappointing results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moreover, an incident involving a reported altercation with his personal trainer during the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix weekend further complicated his situation and public perception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the difficulties Stroll is facing, Alonso offered a supportive perspective during a press conference in Austin before the 2023 United States Grand Prix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He highlighted the collaborative effort within the team to assist Stroll in finding his rhythm and regaining his confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alonso remarked, “We are all helping him and [I am] trying to do my best where if I find something in the car and feel more comfortable [I can share]. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are in the same room for debriefs, and I’m trying to remember what could be a help in the past with set up or whatever.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two drivers, Alonso and Stroll, are actively engaged in working closely together, aiming to achieve the best possible results for their team and contribute points for Aston Martin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlonso firmly believes that Stroll’s challenges are not indicative of a lack of speed and pace, but rather a series of unfortunate situations that have affected his confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alonso added, “We are working close together to find the best result for the team and to score points with both cars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think he’s been extremely unlucky in some situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don’t think the speed and pace is that far away when things are normal.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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