Brazil F1 form has lifted weight off Aston Martin

Following the two frustrating weekends in the USA and Mexico, Alonso’s team-mate Lance Stroll qualified third for Sunday’s race at Interlagos, with the Spaniard alongside in fourth.

The team had a frustrating shootout on Saturday, with Alonso tangling with Esteban Ocon and Stroll losing out to the red flag that followed.

However, from 15th and 17th on the sprint grid they showed good pace as they moved up the field to 11th and 12th in…