Alonso hails best qualifying of F1 2023 despite being behind Mercedes

Fernando Alonso thinks his fourth place for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix was his best qualifying of the three in 2023 despite the Aston Martin starting behind both Mercedes cars.

What the teams said - Qualifying at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix

Formula 1 on X: LAP 45/57 Alonso is hunting down a podium He's all over Sainz's tail 😵 #BahrainGP #F1 / X

Arguably the best qualifying' for Aston Martin – Alonso

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What the teams said - Qualifying at the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix

Alonso gives damning verdict on Aston Martin qualifying

Alonso: Everything that could go wrong did go wrong

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