Aston Martin F1 team issue official statement after....

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Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team has released an official statement in the wake of Fernando Alonso’s disappointing early exit from the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix. The veteran Spanish driver was forced to retire midway through the race, marking yet another setback in what has become the most difficult season of his illustrious F1 career.

Alonso, a two-time world champion and one of the sport’s most experienced drivers, has struggled to find form during the 2025 campaign. At 43 years old and with 24 seasons in Formula 1 under his belt, Alonso has never experienced a start to a season as challenging as this one. The Monaco GP, often referred to as the “jewel in the crown” of the F1 calendar, was expected to be a potential turning point for both driver and team. However, mechanical issues dashed those hopes, leaving Alonso with yet another point-less finish.

In their post-race communication, Aston Martin expressed disappointment at the outcome but emphasized their commitment to improvement and ongoing support for Alonso. “It’s obviously a frustrating result,” the team’s statement began. “Fernando has given everything this season, and it’s unfortunate that we could not provide the reliability and performance needed to get a result in Monaco. We are investigating the cause of the retirement and will do everything possible to prevent such issues from recurring.”

The retirement in Monaco continues a string of underwhelming performances that have seen Alonso fall significantly behind in the drivers’ standings. Despite his efforts on the track, he has struggled to keep pace with the front-runners, largely due to performance limitations of the AMR25 car and ongoing technical challenges faced by the team.

Alonso’s retirement came as a blow not only to him but also to his fans and the team, who had high expectations heading into the prestigious race weekend. Known for his strategic brilliance and skill on narrow, challenging circuits like Monaco, Alonso has traditionally excelled at this venue. This time, however, his race came to an abrupt halt due to what the team described as “a mechanical failure requiring immediate retirement to prevent further damage.”

The statement also highlighted the team’s respect for Alonso’s contributions and leadership. “Fernando continues to inspire us all with his professionalism, dedication, and drive. While this season has presented more challenges than we anticipated, we remain confident in our direction and in Fernando’s ability to extract the maximum from the car.”

Team principal Mike Krack also weighed in on the situation, acknowledging the tough start but offering a hopeful outlook. “It’s been a very difficult start to the year, not just for Fernando but for the entire team. We are not where we want to be, but we’re working tirelessly behind the scenes to improve our performance. Fernando remains a vital part of that journey. His feedback and experience are instrumental as we work to bring upgrades and better reliability in the coming races.”

Despite the setbacks, Alonso has remained composed and professional, refusing to point fingers and instead focusing on solutions. Speaking briefly after the race, he said, “It’s obviously not the result we were hoping for. We came into the weekend with some optimism, but unfortunately, things didn’t go our way. I have full trust in the team that we’ll come back stronger.”

As the 2025 season progresses, the pressure is mounting on Aston Martin to turn their campaign around. With Alonso still under contract and a crucial part of the team’s development path, all eyes will be on the next few races to see if improvements can be made and whether the Spanish legend can end his season on a more positive note.