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Krack unimpressed with stewards inconsistency during F1 Chinese GP weekend

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has labelled Lance Stroll’s “very harsh” at the F1 Chinese Grand Prix. The Canadian made big contact with Daniel Ricciardo at the Turn 14 hairpin as the Safety Car period ended and the race restarted. Stroll was given a 10-second time penalty as a seething Ricciardo retired, and his…

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“It’s better not to race” on Saturday — Alonso unhappy with Sprint penalty and lack of tyre sets as he recovers to P7 in F1 Chinese GP

Fernando Alonso described finishing seventh in the Chinese Grand Prix as , despite having started from third position and ending the first lap in second place after masterfully overtaking Sergio Pérez’s Red Bull around the outside in turn 2. He remains convinced Aston Martin is no more than the fifth fastest team on the grid….

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Penalty points impact Magnussen, Sargeant, Stroll and Ricciardo after incidents in F1 Chinese GP

The Chinese Grand Prix 2024 was marked by a series of incidents that prompted decisive actions from the race stewards. Kevin Magnussen received a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points for a collision with Yuki Tsunoda at Turn 6 on lap 27 as he spun the Japanese driver into retirement with some clumsy driving….

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Aston Martin’s F1 qualifying appeal dismissed; Sainz retains P7 starting spot for Chinese GP

Carlos Sainz had a very difficult Saturday in Shanghai. Running in P4 during the sprint, he had an intense with Fernando Alonso on lap 16. After getting move the done into turn 8 as they went side-by-side through turn 7, Sainz saw his fellow Spaniard send a lunge into the next corner, forcing him off…

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F1 Chinese GP | FP1 | Stroll leads Piastri and Verstappen as grass catches fire

The Haas of Kevin Magnussen posted the first time of the session as he logged a 1:41.422 on mediums. Home hero Zhou Guanyu was tentative on his first attempt, posting a 1:42.487. On his first lap, Max Verstappen clocked a 1:39.497, going fastest by over a second from Pierre Gasly. Unsurprisingly with surface changes and…

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Alonso “a man of his word” — Aston Martin F1 boss Krack delighted the Spaniard is staying with the team

Fernando Alonso is a man possessed behind the wheel of the Aston Martin, no matter what the quality of the car is. This means that since his contract was set to expire at the end of this year, he was linked with many teams who would fit perfectly for a man of his talents. In…

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Stroll reflects on Alonso’s contract extension with Aston Martin F1: “He’s super motivated and passionate”

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll expressed optimism about his team’s future and his current focus on the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix, amidst the recent confirmation of his teammate’s contract extension. Stroll conveyed his positive sentiments regarding the team dynamics, particularly praising Fernando Alonso’s continued passion and motivation for Formula 1. “I think it’s very good…

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Red Bull and Aston Martin eye Ferrari threat ahead of F1 Chinese GP Sprint weekend

As the Formula 1 season continues in Asia, anticipation builds for the fifth race of the season, the Chinese Grand Prix. With the Sprint weekend ahead, teams are gearing up for an exhilarating challenge on the Shanghai International Circuit. When asked about expectations for the Shanghai circuit, Red Bull’s Team Principal Christian Horner highlighted the…

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Honda ready to try and win with Aston Martin F1 and Alonso come 2026, leaving “GP2 engine” comment in the past

Last week, Fernando Alonso’s renewal with Aston Martin was officially revealed in a multi-year contract, allowing the Spaniard to continue racing the top category in a new era of regulations arriving to Formula 1 in 2026. In that same year, Aston Martin will begin the story of an alliance with Honda that brings back memories…

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Alonso: “I will be the first one to raise my hand” and retire from F1 if I lose my speed and motivation

Amidst a flurry of rumours swirling around the 2025 driver market, Fernando Alonso confirming his multi-year contract renewal with Aston Martin earlier this week has officially taken another seat away from others potentially interested in a drive at Aston, namely Carlos Sainz. Despite speculation linking him to teams higher up the grid like Mercedes or…

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