BARRETTO: Aston Martin look on course to become winners – but can they get there before time runs out for Alonso?

There was a change in Fernando Alonso’s tone during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, round five of this 23-race championship.

Yes, the double world champion was happy to deliver Aston Martin their fourth podium in five races. Yes, he was happy to have now scored more podiums in 2023 than in his previous SEVEN seasons combined. Yes, he was happy to beat the Ferraris and Mercedes on pure pace.