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Alonso pressures Aston Martin: 'Hungary is just the beginning'
Fernando Alonso sends a clear message to Aston Martin: the upcoming updates for the Hungarian Grand Prix are merely a start, not the end of development.
By Nadia van Leeuwen - 2026-07-12T06:07:49.000Z - 1 min read
Fernando Alonso has put strong pressure on Aston Martin regarding the further development of the AMR24. The Spaniard emphasizes that the major upgrades the team is bringing to the Hungarian Grand Prix must certainly not be the last this season.
Alonso's statements reflect his relentless ambition and his drive to compete at the front in Formula 1. For him, standing still is equivalent to moving backward, especially in a competitive field where rivals continuously improve their cars.
This clear message from the two-time world champion sets a high bar for the engineers and technicians in Silverstone. It is a call to maintain the development curve and prevent the team from shifting focus to next season too early.
The challenge for Aston Martin now is to match their star driver's ambition with concrete results on the track and at the drawing board. Only then can hopes of a strong second half of the season be kept alive.