Alonso Says His Aston Martin Is ‘Too Good to Be True’

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain, Bahrain, on March 4, 2023. Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters

MANAMA—Fernando Alonso hailed the performance of his Aston Martin as “too good to be true” after qualifying fifth for his first race with the team at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

The double Formula One world champion and veteran of 355 races was also fastest in second practice on Friday and Saturday’s final session.