Fernando Alonso believes that Aston Martin should adopt a Formula 1 mindset rather than a football mentality to capitalize on their strong start to the season. Despite not reaching the podium in Austria, Alonso’s fifth-place finish, following late penalties, showcased the competitiveness of his performance and that of his team. Alonso, who has achieved six
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Ex-Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor believes Lance Stroll’s current struggles against Fernando Alonso “doesn’t say much about Sebastian Vettel”, whom the Canadian partnered for two seasons. Stroll is enduring a bit of a woeful start to 2023, having found himself engulfed by Alonso’s shadow. The two-time World Champion has been exceptional, with him
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As Formula 1 approaches the season’s midpoint, one crucial regulation that teams must adhere to is the wind tunnel rule, which will determine their aerodynamic testing time for the second half of the season. On Friday, the teams’ wind tunnel allocations will be established, with the higher-ranked constructors facing handicaps. Implemented in 2021, the system
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Giancarlo Fisichella has provided insights into his past relationship with former teammate Fernando Alonso, as the Spaniard enjoys a remarkable resurgence in his Formula 1 career. While Alonso experiences a late-career upswing with six podium finishes in the first eight races of 2023, Fisichella, his former teammate, observes from the sidelines following his departure from
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Lance Stroll has called for significant changes to be implemented at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit after the devastating multi-car collision that claimed the life of 18-year-old Dilano van ‘t Hoff during the Formula Regional European Championship. The young Dutch driver lost his life in a harrowing accident at the start of Kemmel Straight, which involved multiple
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Aston Martin’s practice session ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix took an unfavourable turn as both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll were caught speeding in the pit lane, resulting in financial penalties totalling €300. Stroll bore the brunt of the fine, being recorded at a speed of 81.3kph, just slightly over the prescribed limit of
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Fernando Alonso has proven to be something of a breakout star in the F1 2023 campaign, claiming six podiums and sitting third in the Driver’s Standings. Meanwhile, his Aston Martin teammate, Lance Stroll, has not seen similar success, with this year’s highlight being a fourth-placed finish at the crash-hit Australian Grand Prix. Discussing Alonso’s form,
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Aston Martin is gearing up to challenge Red Bull at the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix as they introduce new upgrades in their bid to close the gap to the dominant team. Throughout the 2023 Formula 1 season, Aston Martin has been battling with Mercedes for second place in the constructors’ championship, while Red Bull has
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Lawrence Stroll, the Executive Chairman of Aston Martin, believes he deserves a knighthood for his instrumental role in rescuing the prestigious sports car manufacturer and bringing prosperity to its Formula 1 team based in Silverstone. In January 2020, Stroll orchestrated a consortium of investors that saved Aston Martin Lagonda from years of hardship. This move
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Alpine team principal Laurent Rossi has candidly admitted that Aston Martin’s progress this season has served as a reality check for his Formula One outfit. Alpine, aiming to secure fourth place in the championship standings with a reduced gap to the leading trio of Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari, currently finds itself in fifth place
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