Can "surprisingly fast" Aston Martin stay in the mix at F1's Dutch Grand Prix?

Fernando Alonso surprised many during the Dutch Grand Prix free practice by securing second place, just 0.087s behind Lando Norris and edging out championship leader Oscar Piastri by 0.002s. Aston Martin’s competitive pace raises questions about its legitimacy, especially with Mercedes trailing by three tenths and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen further behind.

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