Fernando Alonso is expecting Aston Martin’s recently upgraded AMR23 to potentially perform “better” this weekend at the Austrian Grand Prix, than it recently did at the Canadian Grand Prix. The Silverstone-based team introduced a series of upgrades at the Circuit de Gilles-Villeneuve; however, the persistent wet weather meant little data was actually gathered as to
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Aston Martin is dedicating its efforts to strengthening and optimising the Drag Reduction System (DRS) for improved performance through upgrades to their AMR23 car this season. Tom McCullough, the team’s Performance Director, has emphasised their focus on emulating the strong DRS effect that the dominant Red Bull team enjoys. “We have been working on that,”
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Damon Hill, the esteemed 1996 Formula 1 world champion, has raised a warning flag for Lewis Hamilton following the seven-time world champion’s remarks about Fernando Alonso at the Canadian Grand Prix. Hamilton made a strong start in Montreal, overtaking Alonso at Turn 1. However, he ultimately surrendered his second-place position to the Spanish driver and
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Lance Stroll has endured a challenging start to the 2023 Formula 1 season, with the Canadian having been largely engulfed by Fernando Alonso’s shadow. Since joining Aston Martin, Alonso has very much been the Silverstone-based team’s leader, whilst Stroll has been the side’s number two driver. Stroll has struggled to perform consistently and is yet
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Fernando Alonso recently took a break from his F1 car and hit the track in his go-kart at his personal circuit in Asturias. The 41-year-old has been showcasing impressive performances on the Formula One circuit this season, securing podium finishes in six out of eight races, including a second-place finish in Canada last weekend. Alonso,
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Charles Leclerc has endured a very challenging start to the 2023 season with Ferrari, off the back of his championship disappointment last year. Driver errors and strategy woes have resulted in Leclerc failing to match Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz this campaign, and his frustration appears to be growing race by race. Given his situation at
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It’s been a challenging start to 2023 for Lance Stroll, who so far this season has been engulfed by Fernando Alonso’s shadow. The two-time World Champion has claimed six podiums already this season for the Silverstone-based team, whilst Stroll hasn’t finished any higher than fourth. In actual fact, Stroll has only qualified and finished ahead
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In a strategic move during the Canadian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso of the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula 1 Team was asked to engage in a “lift and coast” technique as a precautionary measure. Team principal Mike Krack emphasised the importance of being cautious rather than risking retirement from the race. Alonso found himself in
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According to German publication Auto Motor und Sport, Aston Martin’s recent wind tunnel and simulation data has suggested that the Silverstone-based team will catch Red Bull’s RB19, should they continue with their current development plan. Aston Martin’s rise has without a doubt been one of the stories of 2023, given that they finished seventh in
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Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso is certainly an icon of not just the pinnacle of motorsport, but racing in general. Alonso has been victorious in multiple championships, most notably F1 and the World Endurance Championship. As well as being a two-time F1 World Champion, the Aston Martin driver is also a two times
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