"Alonso and Verstappen Shine in Dramatic Saudi Arabian GP Practice Sessions"

Fernando Alonso was pleased with his and Aston Martin’s performance during Thursday’s practice sessions at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, topping FP2 with the fastest lap of the day. Despite the strong showing, Alonso remained cautious about their prospects for the rest of the weekend, emphasizing the differences between free practice and qualifying. His teammate Lance Stroll also had a decent day, ending first and second practice in ninth and sixth respectively, and expressing positivity about driving on the circuit.