Fernando Alonso achieved a 14th place result in the Monaco Grand Prix of 2024.
The Aston Martin team, led by their chairman, is experiencing a disappointing F1 season. Currently, they are ranked fifth in terms of speed among the teams on the 2024 grid.
Aston Martin had high hopes for the Imola race, where they introduced a significant upgrade package. However, to their surprise, the package did not deliver the desired results. Both drivers, and , failed to secure any points during the recent Monaco Grand Prix.
Alonso has openly admitted that the past two race weekends have served as a wake-up call for Aston Martin. The 42-year-old believes that facing such challenges now will benefit the team in the upcoming seasons of 2025 and 2026.
While Alonso considers the last two races as a wake-up call, Aston Martin’s Team Principal, , acknowledges the need for the team to regroup before the Canadian event. The AMR24 struggled to make a significant impact during the 78-lap race in Monaco.
Stroll and Alonso finished in 11th and 14th place respectively in Monaco.
Throughout the ongoing season, Aston Martin has only accumulated 44 points. In comparison, Mercedes currently holds fourth place with 96 points. Given this situation, the team in green cannot afford any further setbacks. The Canadian Grand Prix holds great importance for Aston Martin as they strive to climb higher in the 2024 Constructors Championship.