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Originally Posted by dumptruck
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Originally Posted by Artemis
Ferrari expected GP podium finishes from the get-go for the truckloads of money invested. He must deliver: a China Sprint medal is nice but they want GP trophies. If he fails to become a GP podium finish regular by the summer break, 2026 prospects will become clouded.
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Respectfully, i dont see it this way for the same reasons i dont think Alonzo’s value to AM is in his finishes. |
It was about adapting to a new work environment: new team and new car.
Alonso 2023 - 41 years - he had left Alpine and started racing for Aston Martin:
First 5 GP: 4 podium finishes (P3 - P3 - P3 - P4 - P3) = strong start
Hamilton 2025 - 40 years - he had left Mercedes and started racing for Ferrari
First 5 GP: 0 podium finishes (P10 - DQ - P7 - P5 - P7) = no strong start (apart from the encouraging China Sprint win - well done)
Currently, Alonso is drifting in F1 space at P17 without scoring any WDC point yet (DNF - DNF - P11 - P15 - P11). But his entrance at Aston Martin in 2023 was commendable.