Eddie Jordan is ‘absolutely certain’ that Aston Martin reserve driver Felipe Drugovich should be racing in Formula 1, and David Coulthard agrees that he ‘deserves a crack’. The 23-year-old will spend a second successive season on the sidelines in 2024. Drugovich is an understudy to Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll for Aston Martin after joining
MoreFernando Alonso quickly acclimatised to life at Aston Martin a year ago, securing six podiums in the initial eight rounds. The Spaniard consistently led the team, contributing significantly to their fifth-place finish in the Constructors’ Championship. As the oldest driver on the grid, Alonso faced off against Red Bull early on, while Stroll familiarised himself
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Lance Stroll has admitted that he experienced significant “bad luck” in the recently completed 2023 Formula 1 season, which left him a staggering 132 points behind teammate Fernando Alonso. Stroll has come under fire before in F1 in regard to whether he deserves his seat on the grid, or if he’s simply benefitting from his
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Ex-Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor has urged Formula 1 owners Liberty Media to “get more behind” Aston Martin reserve driver Felipe Drugovich, who he views as a “serious” talent. Drugovich has been Aston Martin’s reserve driver since he won the Formula 2 title in 2022 and will continue in the role next season.
MoreFormer Aston Martin strategy engineer turned pundit Bernie Collins believes that Lance Stroll receives a “bad rep” because his father, Lawrence Stroll, owns the Silverstone-based team; however, she admits that the Canadian has had a “poor” season. Stroll has faced significant backlash in 2023 because he’s performed so disappointingly, despite having arguably the best car
MoreLance Stroll admitted that the car “felt like crap” on his way to securing third on the grid for Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, marking his best qualifying performance of 2023. Following six consecutive Q1 eliminations, Stroll’s mega performance came at the perfect time, especially as he continues to gain pressure from the media. The Canadian
MoreAston Martin team principal Mike Krack has admitted that Lance Stroll’s recent struggles have been “internally” impacting the Silverstone-based team, who are currently enduring a downward spiral. The second half of 2023 has been miserable for Aston Martin, although for Stroll his misery began before Bahrain. Stroll entered the season with negativity looming over him,
MoreNot the first time in recent weeks, Lance Stroll was a man of very few words after qualifying at the Mexican Grand Prix, where he was dumped out in Q1 yet again. Stroll’s 2023 misery continued on Saturday at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, as he once again failed to get his AMR23 out of the
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Formula 1 veteran Fernando Alonso has stepped forward to defend his Aston Martin teammate, Lance Stroll, amid the Canadian driver’s ongoing struggles in the sport. Stroll’s current form has left him facing significant challenges, while Alonso continues to fight at the front of the field, competing against the likes of McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes. The
MoreThe actions of Lance Stroll in Qatar, including an altercation with his trainer, have raised concerns, and former Formula 1 champion Jenson Button expressed his disappointment with Stroll’s behaviour as the driver faces increasing pressure during a challenging season. Stroll’s performance has been under scrutiny, with his 2023 season marked by a decline in form
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