Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has jokingly teased Mercedes over knowing “more about our car than we do” after Lewis Hamilton was informed of a brake issue supposedly affecting Fernando Alonso during the Canadian Grand Prix, unbeknownst to Aston Martin. In the final laps of the race, Hamilton closed the gap to Alonso to
MoreLast Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix saw a brilliant battle between Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, which started on the run into the first corner. Hamilton got the better launch off the line at the Circuit de Gilles-Villeneuve and overtook his former McLaren team-mate for second, demoting Alonso to third. The duo maintained their position for
MoreFernando Alonso has likened his thrilling race-long fight with Lewis Hamilton to “70 laps of qualifying” as he showcased his competitive spirit at the Canadian Grand Prix. Following a slow start that saw him lose ground to Hamilton in the opening corner, Alonso found himself engaged in a high-stakes drag race with George Russell towards
MoreEx-Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes Charles Leclerc moving to Aston Martin would be “logical”, should he opt to leave Ferrari at the end of next season. Leclerc is currently contracted to the Italians until the end of 2024; however, it’s unknown yet whether he’s happy to sign a contract extension. Based on the team’s
MoreEx-Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes moving to Aston Martin would be a “logical possibility” for Charles Leclerc, with seats at Red Bull and Mercedes not being available. As a result of Ferrari currently being fourth in the Constructors’ Championship, some have wondered if the Monegasque would consider a move elsewhere, in an attempt to
MoreSeven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton converted third on the grid to third in the race at the Canadian Grand Prix, to claim back-to-back podium finishes. It also marked Hamilton’s third podium of 2023, strengthening his position as Mercedes’ lead driver this season. Hamilton made an excellent start to the race and actually overtook Fernando Alonso
MoreAston Martin brought substantial upgrades to the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix, catching the attention of Formula 1 enthusiasts. While publicly described as an updated floor and a new engine cover, the true extent of the improvements was underestimated, according to F1 tech expert Sam Collins. Teams are required to inform the FIA of any significant
MoreTwo-time World Champion Fernando Alonso is targeting victory on Sunday at the Canadian Grand Prix, to finally end his winless streak. Alonso has astonishingly not claimed a win since the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix, whilst he was still racing for Ferrari. The Spaniard has been impeccable since making the switch from Alpine to Aston Martin
MoreAfter an impressive start to the season, Aston Martin has recently faced setbacks as Mercedes and Ferrari surged into contention with their upgrades. However, the upcoming race in Montreal presents an opportunity for the Silverstone-based team to stage a comeback. Aston Martin has introduced a substantial upgrade to their new floor, signifying extensive changes beneath
MoreLewis Hamilton was lucky to avoid what could’ve been a costly crash during qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix, as a result of the seven-time World Champion being unable to see in his wing mirrors. The Mercedes driver will start Sunday’s race at the Circuit de Gilles-Villeneuve from fourth following an eventful qualifying, which nearly
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