Why Fernando Alonso was disappointed despite Brazil GP qualifying heroics

Fernando Alonso secured his highest qualifying position of the 2026 season during a rain-soaked session at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Despite reaching Q3 for the first time this year, the veteran driver expressed frustration over his execution, noting that poor tire temperature and energy management prevented him from potentially securing a top-five start.

Alonso will move up to eighth on the grid for Sunday's race due to a penalty assessed to Charles Leclerc. The Aston Martin pilot remains hopeful that continued wet weather will provide a strategic advantage, as he aims to improve his team's limited point total.

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