Fernando Alonso criticizes Aston Martin’s race strategy at Silverstone – strong words after British GP. Fernando Alonso publicly criticized Aston Martin’s race strategy after the 2025 British GP.

Fernando Alonso openly criticized Aston Martin’s race strategy and management after the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, expressing his frustration and disappointment with how the team handled his race.

The British Grand Prix sparked considerable debate among drivers and teams alike. While many followed Charles Leclerc’s complaints about Ferrari’s decisions, now it is the turn of another seasoned driver to voice his discontent. Following the checkered flag at Silverstone, Fernando Alonso directed sharp criticism at Aston Martin regarding their treatment and strategic calls during the race.

Lance Stroll benefited from well-timed and effective strategic calls by the team, which allowed the Canadian driver to fight for a podium finish behind the two dominant McLaren drivers. Stroll’s efforts enabled him to climb back up the order and finish in a strong sixth place, securing valuable points for Aston Martin in the Constructors’ Championship.

In contrast, Fernando Alonso started the race from seventh position but ended up finishing only ninth, largely due to what he described as a poor strategic decision that negatively affected his race result.

Fernando Alonso’s Critique of Aston Martin’s Strategy

In post-race interviews, Fernando Alonso did not hold back his frustrations, delivering pointed remarks about Aston Martin’s race management. His words clearly conveyed a deep sense of regret and dissatisfaction: “It was a missed opportunity. We made some mistakes, and I will have to review the race in detail.”

The Spaniard went on to analyze the strategy executed on his car: “The first pit stop came too late, but I understand why because we were running in a pack with Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Pierre Gasly. It’s difficult to take risks when you’re in fifth or sixth position. We stopped late, and we all came back out behind Esteban Ocon, Nico Hülkenberg, and Lance Stroll.”

He continued to criticize the timing of the second stop: “The second pit stop was too early. I was the first driver to switch to dry tires, and I lost 25 seconds over just three laps. Sometimes it’s hard to understand because we have another car providing us with information.” Here, Fernando Alonso’s criticisms become more direct, addressing the team’s internal communication and decision-making during the race.

“If the other car is running third, on our side of the garage we can gather useful data. I’ll have to start stopping when Lance Stroll does. The team has more data than the driver—they know the lap times, temperatures, track evolution—and they decide when to stop. Today, we didn’t make the right call.”

These are strong words from Fernando Alonso, contrasting sharply with the positive atmosphere that had surrounded the team in recent Grand Prix weekends, where Aston Martin’s car had shown increased competitiveness and promise. Nevertheless, from a championship perspective, the team secured a decent result that allows them to stay competitive and maintain contact with their main rivals in the Constructors’ standings.