Alonso had been enduring his worst begin to a season since his rookie 2001 12 months, having gone eight rounds with out scoring. Some unhealthy luck had performed an element, along with his DNF final day trip in Monaco denying him an virtually sure factors end.
However to interrupt that streak on residence soil was “particular” in keeping with the Spaniard – with this observe the venue for his final F1 win, all the way in which again in 2013.
Aston Martin have been combating with simply the one automotive in Barcelona, following Lance Stroll’s withdrawal on Saturday evening on medical grounds.
“We missed Lance in the present day and I want him a fast restoration,” added Alonso.
Regardless of the Spaniard’s factors, Aston Martin misplaced floor within the Teams’ Championship, with Isack Hadjar and Nico Hulkenberg each scoring large for his or her respective groups – leaving Aston Martin tied on 17-points with Kick Sauber.