Fernando Alonso 'beyond frustration' after engine issue in F1 Mexico GP qualifying
Fernando Alonso stated that his “frustration is beyond imagination” after a power unit problem caused an early end to his qualifying for the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix. The Aston Martin driver took 18th with only one flying lap as his AMR26 ground to a halt through the stadium section of Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez with 11 minutes left in Q1. It was a gut-wrenching moment for the ... Keep…
Fernando Alonso expressed extreme frustration after an engine issue ended his qualifying session prematurely in the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix. The Aston Martin driver finished the session in 18th place, completing only one flying lap before his AMR26 stalled during the stadium section of Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez with 11 minutes remaining in Q1.
Alonso was initially fastest among 11 drivers, but ultimately dropped out of contention and was 0.387 seconds from qualifying for Q2. "Huge problems with temperatures for everybody," Alonso stated, acknowledging the challenging conditions. The power unit problem came at a crucial time for Alonso, who had been showing signs of improvement following recent upgrades.
When asked about the possibility of advancing to Q3, Alonso admitted it was "probably difficult" given his team's position.
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