Fernando Alonso: I was attacking to the limit
Aston Martin drivers failed to qualify for the sprint race in the second session, finishing at the bottom of the timesheet— the car didn't allow for more...
Fernando Alonso (14th): "It's nice to return to this legendary track. Today was dry, and we showed our best speed in the first part of qualifying. I pushed to the limit and fully committed, but unfortunately, we couldn't maintain that pace in the second session. We were able to test the new front wing, which provided additional downforce. We will continue to explore this new setup during tomorrow's sprint and throughout the weekend."
Lance Stroll (15th): "Spa is one of those circuits that it's truly a pleasure to return to year after year. You feel the car come alive in the high-speed corners. I managed to do a clean lap in the first part of qualifying, but in the second, the car kept stepping out of the racing line a few times, and the underbody was damaged, so tomorrow in the sprint, I'll start only 15th. We'll see what we can do."
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