Name: Alonso: 2026 'more challenging than we wanted'
Uploaded: 2026-03-05T04:24:43.789Z
Duration: 3 min 17 s
Description: Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso says 2026 has been "more challenging than we wanted" so far, but is hopeful of turning things around ahead of the season opener in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix.

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Alonso: 2026 'more challenging than we wanted'

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso says 2026 has been "more challenging than we wanted" so far, but is hopeful of turning things around ahead of the season opener in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix.

Mar 05, 2026 4:24am UTC

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