Alonso’s rally cry: Perfection or bust for Aston Martin in 2025

Fernando Alonso has thrown down the gauntlet for Aston Martin ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season, demanding his team chase “perfection” every race weekend – regardless of where their new AMR25 car lands them on the grid.

The 43-year-old Spaniard, speaking at last week’s F1 75 season launch event, didn’t hold back on his expectations.

With Aston Martin coming off two lackluster years and rolling out a near-total redesign for 2025, Alonso’s rallying cry is all about seizing every opportunity in a season he predicts will hinge on the tiniest details.

A Fresh Start After a Fading Spark

When Alonso joined Aston Martin in 2023, it was fireworks for team and driver – six podiums in the first eight races, a dream debut. But the magic fizzled fast.

As the current regulations settled in, the team slid, shedding 186 points last season and missing the podium entirely.

Now, with a new-spec AMR25 that is “close to 100 per cent new”, according to the Silverstone-based outfit, Alonso is eyeing a turnaround.

But he’s keeping it real about when they’ll know what they’ve got.

“I think, first of all, we need to see the cars on track in Bahrain,” he told the media, quoted by Motorsport Week.

“And probably the first couple of races, I think there are many different types of circuits at the beginning of the year.”

Alonso sees those early stops will be a mixed bag of tests.

“Australia, Jeddah, super high-speed corners. Bahrain with the braking and acceleration. So, I think we will have a better idea after three or four races,” added the two-time world champion.

But it’s not just about raw pace insists the Spaniard – it’s also about decoding the car’s quirks across diverse tracks to squeeze out every ounce of potential.

No Room for Half Measures

Aston Martin’s been stuck in fifth place in the Constructors’ Championship for two years running, and Alonso’s had enough of mediocrity.

“For sure, the aim for us is to improve what we did last year, as it's been two consecutive seasons in P5 in the Constructors’ Championship,” he noted.

“It’s going to be a challenge. It’s going to be very tight.”

With 2024’s season finale showing less than a second between the entire field in Q1, 2025 promises a dogfight where every millisecond counts.

Wins might wait until the 2026 rules reset, but Alonso’s not here to coast—he wants to rattle the top teams now.

“So, small details will make a huge difference in terms of points and results,” he outlined. That’s where his perfection obsession kicks in.

“So, yeah, we aim for perfection every weekend,” he declared. “If that’s good enough to win the points, it will be good. If that’s good enough to win, you know, fighting for higher up, it will be even better.”

No excuses, no settling – just relentless execution, race after race.

Eyes on the Prize, Ready to Pounce

Even if the AMR25 isn’t a front-runner out of the gate, Alonso’s not waving the white flag.

“If we are not in that position, we will do our best to be in that position later in the season,” he vowed.

“So, yeah, I’m ready after a few months out of the car. You know, the team has been working flat out to prepare this year’s challenger.

Beyond the track, there’s a buzz at Silverstone.

“And also, together with the new factory and everything that is going on at the factory at the moment at Aston Martin, gives us a lot of optimism for the future,” he added.

For Alonso, it’s clear: 2025 isn’t about hoping for miracles – it’s about nailing every detail, every lap, every chance.

Perfection isn’t just a goal; it’s the only way he sees Aston Martin climbing back to where he believes they belong. The season’s coming, and he’s ready to make it count.

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