Luck continues to elude Fernando Alonso in Mexico, where the Spanish driver recorded his fourth consecutive retirement at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. However, despite another disappointing Sunday, Alonso managed to smile: the next time he returns to this circuit, he will be driving a car designed by legendary engineer Adrian Newey.
The 2025 Mexican Grand Prix was far from ideal for Alonso, who once again failed to finish the race. Speaking to ESPN after the event, the Aston Martin driver was reminded of his four DNFs in Mexico and took the opportunity to reflect on his team’s lack of pace. “Well, next time we’ll come with a car designed at least by Adrian Newey, so hopefully we won’t be that slow,” he said with a hint of irony.
Fernando Alonso admitted that Mexico has never been one of his most rewarding venues in terms of results, although he recalled some positive performances in the past. “The truth is that I’ve never scored many points in Mexico, but I had some good races here with Alpine. I remember once breaking the engine while I was running in seventh place – that’s six points lost there. With Aston Martin we’ve had more issues; it’s always been a bit of a difficult circuit,” he explained.
The veteran driver also looked back on his previous visits to the Mexican Grand Prix. In 2022, he retired with Alpine while running strongly, leaving a lasting image of frustration as an engine failure forced him out. In 2023, another retirement came after floor damage caused by debris left on the track by other cars. Then in 2024, during his 400th Formula 1 Grand Prix, he was sidelined by brake problems — the same issue that ended his race in 2025.
Despite the recurring misfortune, Fernando Alonso insisted he has no regrets about his own performance. “On a personal level, I’ve always delivered good performances, at least compared to my teammate. So I’m not worried. I think when the car is normal, I enjoy Mexico, I like this circuit, and I’ll be fast for sure,” he commented confidently.
Once again, in 2025 Alonso outqualified Lance Stroll, who was eliminated in Q1. The Spaniard has now beaten his teammate in more than 30 consecutive qualifying sessions. “I’m calm,” he continued. “I believe my performances have been good. I’m having strong qualifying sessions, and I think I’m doing well in the races too.”
Looking ahead to the final part of the season, Aston Martin will aim to finish the Constructors’ Championship on a high note. The team currently sits just three points behind Racing Bulls in sixth place but must also be wary of the teams behind. Haas is only seven points adrift, while Sauber trails by nine.
“We’ll face the remaining four races with optimism,” Fernando Alonso concluded. “There will certainly be an opportunity in one of them, and we must be ready to take it.”
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