A major surprise unfolded in the Aston Martin garage as both cars successfully advanced into the Q2 qualifying phase for the first time this season. Following a challenging campaign where championship points and Q2 appearances have been rare, the team turned heads with their pace at Sepang.
Fernando Alonso spearheaded the charge with a lap time of 1 minute 37.721 seconds, narrowly edging out his teammate by just eight-thousandths of a second. That performance secured the veteran Spaniard a 12th-place grid slot for the upcoming race, marking his highest starting position of the year.
Meanwhile, Lance Stroll backed up the garage's resurgence by slotting into 14th place, ensuring both AMR26 machines comfortably cleared the Q1 drop zone. They finished a full quarter of a second clear of the chasing pack, leaving Nico Hulkenberg's Audi behind.
While Alonso ultimately missed out on a coveted top-ten shootout appearance by four-tenths of a second in Q2, the team's upward trajectory provides a massive morale boost. This unexpected speed in Malaysia offers a welcoming shift in momentum as the squad seeks to build upon their newfound technical footing.
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