Fernando Alonso at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso concluded his 2025 campaign at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a P6 finish for Aston Martin, mirroring his starting grid position and securing eight valuable points. Starting from P6, Alonso executed a clean race on the Yas Marina Circuit, maintaining position amidst a competitive midfield. His total race time of 1:27:15.031 over 58 laps positioned him firmly in the points, a consistent performance that has become characteristic of the Spanish driver. The Aston Martin AMR25 demonstrated a stable platform, allowing Alonso to manage tire degradation and strategic pit stops effectively throughout the race. He finished behind [George Russell at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix](/results/2026-bahrain-george-russell), who took P5 for Mercedes, and ahead of Esteban Ocon in P7, indicating a tight battle for the final points-paying positions. The front of the field saw Max Verstappen claim victory, with the McLaren duo of [Oscar Piastri at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix](/results/2026-bahrain-oscar-piastri) and Lando Norris rounding out the podium, showcasing the pace differential at the sharp end of the grid.

Alonso's race pace was solid, with his fastest lap recorded on lap 54 at 1:28.279, ranking him 11th overall for the session. This contrasted with the outright fastest lap of 1:26.725 set by Charles Leclerc on lap 45, underscoring the performance gap to the leading contenders. His teammate, [Lance Stroll at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix](/results/2026-bahrain-lance-stroll), also finished in the points, securing P10 and adding a single point to Aston Martin's constructor tally. Stroll's fastest lap, a 1:27.626 on lap 52, was quicker than Alonso's, suggesting different strategic approaches or car setups within the team. The overall performance of the Aston Martin team in Abu Dhabi contributed positively to their championship standing. For a deeper dive into the intricacies of Formula 1 regulations and racing, the [FIA — F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship) provides comprehensive information. The broader historical context of grand prix racing, as documented on [Wikipedia: Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One), highlights the significance of consistent points finishes. The 2025 season data, including detailed race results, can be explored through resources like [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json). Alonso’s ability to extract maximum performance and points from his machinery, even when not contending for podiums, remains a key asset for Aston Martin, as seen in this final race of the year. For more on the upcoming season and driver movements, the [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en) is a primary resource.