Aston Martin must be self-critical over concerning F1 trend
Team principal Mike Krack has conceded Aston Martin must be self-critical in its analysis as to why it has failed to sufficiently improve its Formula 1 machinery two seasons in a row. The Silverstone-based outfit began the 2023 campaign in flying form, as Fernando Alonso established himself as Max Verstappen’s nearest challenger early on, while […]
Aston Martin thankful Alonso and Stroll didn’t “slam us down”
Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has expressed his gratitude towards his drivers after they mostly refrained from hitting out at their car’s lack of performance in the media. 2024 was a noticeably poorer season for the Silverstone-based squad after a 2023 campaign when Fernando Alonso was a regular podium contender. Aston Martin’s best result […]
The old-school F1 obsession that Aston Martin is having to shake off
Formula 1’s current ground-effect cars are unlikely to go down as fond favourites for the engineers and designers who have worked with them. Running ultra low to the ground, with super stiff suspension to keep ride heights at their optimum, they are tricky beasts to keep in the perfect balance window – as many teams […]
Alonso ready to accept lack of Aston Martin progress in 2025
Fernando Alonso knows Aston Martin may not be a frontrunner in Formula 1 next season, but expects his team to jump forward with the new regulations in 2026. After a promising start to the 2023 season, when Alonso achieved six podium finishes in the first eight rounds, Aston’s performance relative to its rivals stalled as […]
Alonso never doubted himself amid Aston Martin struggles
Fernando Alonso says his unexpected Q3 performance in the Qatar Grand Prix shows why he was right never to doubt himself amid Aston Martin’s recent struggles. The Spaniard, who is Formula 1’s oldest driver, has endured a challenging run of races off the back of his squad’s backward step with a new floor that arrived […]
The uncomfortable decision facing Lawrence Stroll
You can build the most impressive factory and fill it with all the latest equipment and computer software. Construct the most sophisticated in-house wind tunnel, boosting the potential of your team’s development rate. You can hire the most successful F1 designer of all time, paying him £30 million a year to design your cars. But […]
Alonso reveals back pain and brake “nightmare” that he would not let beat him
Fernando Alonso has opened up on the back pain, emotions and mystery brake problems that he battled to drag his Aston Martin to the finish in the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Spaniard had been struggling throughout last weekend with the new bumpy Interlagos surface, but matters reached a peak in the race as the repeated […]
Alonso to miss Mexico F1 media day through illness
Fernando Alonso will miss his media day obligations at the Mexico City Grand Prix through illness, but is aiming to drive in Friday practice as he celebrates his 400th Formula 1 grand prix. The Spaniard was due to miss the opening free practice session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in any case, as reserve driver […]
Honda hopeful Aston Martin’s Newey capture can replicate Red Bull success
Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe believes Adrian Newey joining Aston Martin’s Formula 1 ranks means it could create the «best car in the world» as it has with Red Bull. Newey’s arrival at the Silverstone-based outfit for next year was revealed in September following months of speculation over his landing zone in F1. The Briton […]