Alonso Drives Aston Martin Competitive Performance at Canadian F1 Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin are optimistic about their prospects at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, a circuit that suits the AMR25 and is one of Alonso's favorite tracks where he has previously won and podiumed multiple times. Alonso qualified sixth using the Medium C5 tyre, a strategic choice that the team believes offers a more robust race option compared to the softer C6 Soft tyre, with Alonso confident this will not disadvantage them. Despite a challenging start to the season and limited points so far, Alonso feels he is performing at a high level and that the team's recent improvements, including performance gains seen at Imola, Monaco, and Barcelona, provide momentum. There is some speculation about Alonso's future, with his manager Flavio Briatore having regained control of Alpine and Alonso visiting Alpine's hospitality at the Canadian GP; however, Aston Martin's team boss Andy Cowell remains unfazed and confident Alonso will stay with the team beyond 2025. Aston Martin aims to have both drivers in Q3 and score significant points to improve their standing, with Alonso expressing that the team is focused on maximizing this season's car performance without compromising the important 2026 development led by Adrian Newey. Overall, the Canadian GP is viewed as a potentially strong weekend for Aston Martin amid a mid-field battle and Alonso's efforts to re-establish himself in the points-paying positions.