Fernando Alonso left scratching his head after mysterious Australian GP crash

Dominika Jordan
Mar 16, 2025, 05:27 AM ET

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso was left perplexed following an unexpected crash that abruptly ended his race at the Australian Grand Prix. The incident, which occurred on Lap 34 at Albert Park, saw Alonso's car lose traction on the slippery painted kerbs and spin out into the wall, prompting the Safety Car's deployment.

Reflecting on the crash, Alonso admitted, "I think the incident came from nowhere, to be honest. I was not wider than any other lap, I just found a lot of gravel stuck in the middle of the circuit and I spun." The two-time world champion emphasized the need to investigate the cause of the crash further, noting, "First, I will try to analyse it a little bit better. I think it is a very unlucky incident."

Before the crash, Alonso had been running in a competitive 10th place, just ahead of Kimi Antonelli. Despite the setback, the veteran driver remains optimistic about the team's progress. "We have another chance in five days, which is a good thing," Alonso added.

Alonso started the race one spot ahead of teammate Lance Stroll, who managed to secure a respectable sixth-place finish. Aston Martin's pre-season testing performance had raised concerns about their midfield standing, but the Australian Grand Prix showcased the team's potential. "The pace was similar to the midfield. I was fighting with (Pierre) Gasly – Antonelli was clearly faster but it was not easy to overtake us, so all in all, I think we are in the mix," Alonso commented.

Looking forward, Alonso remains focused on improvement. "Some weekends will be a bit better, some will be more difficult but we will try to improve," he concluded.

As the Formula 1 season continues, all eyes will be on Aston Martin to see if they can capitalize on their early promise and secure consistent results.