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Aston Martin F1 appoints Andy Cowell as Group CEO to replace Martin Whitmarsh

Ewout Albrecht5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Andy Cowell, former Managing Director of Mercedes AMG High Performing Powertrains is appointed as the new Group CEO for Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team. The Briton will replace fellow countryman Martin Whitmarsh from October 1st onwards, reporting to Executive Chairman and team owner Lawrence Stroll. Cowell started his motorsports career at Cosworth, before moving…

How the “exciting project and future at Silverstone” convinced Lance Stroll a bright future is ahead following new F1 deal

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Aston Martin confirmed that Canadian driver, Lance Stroll, will continue racing with the Formula 1 team into the 2026 season. Stroll discussed his renewed commitment to the team and the promising future ahead. When asked about the new deal, Stroll reflected on the uncertainties inherent in Formula 1 careers. “Year to year, you know, things…

“It’s time to talk less and deliver more” — Alonso pulls no punches on Aston’s current performance following brutal F1 Spanish GP weekend

Melis Öktür5 months ago08 mins

Aston Martin says the condensed nature of the F1 calendar is making it difficult for the team to make gains at present. The Silverstone-based squad had a shocker of a weekend. Alonso and Stroll got knocked out in Q2, and they only finished P12 and P14 in the Grand Prix itself. After last weekend’s Spanish…

Krack “convinced” Aston Martin can make gains in the F1 development war before the end of the season

Magdalena Put5 months ago06 mins

After a recent slump in form, Aston Martin delivered a strong performance in Montreal, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finishing sixth and seventh respectively. Aston introduced a significant upgrade as the European leg of the season got underway in Imola, aiming to regain their early 2023 season form. However, after an uncharacteristically messy weekend…

Mattia Binotto in talks with Aston Martin over potential F1 comeback

Editorial Staff5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Aston Martin is looking at adding to their technical team as Mattia Binotto could make an F1 comeback in the near future. Following Binotto’s departure from Scuderia Ferrari at the end of 2022 after almost three decades with the team as he felt he no longer had the support required to continue as team principal,…

“It would be premature to say we have understood everything” regarding the AMR24 following “good result” in F1 Canadian GP — Krack

Ewout Albrecht5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

After scoring just two points in the last three races, Aston Martin finally had a proper points haul in Montreal, finishing sixth and seventh in last weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Especially after a poor Monaco Grand Prix, the result was welcomed by team boss Mike Krack. “Yeah, I think when you look at the final…

Aston Martin “still have a lot of work to do” with AMR24 despite being “pretty strong all weekend” at F1 Canadian GP — Stroll

Jonah Presser5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Lance Stroll delivered on home soil last weekend. The Canadian and native Montrealer continued his streak of points at his home race, this time finishing an honourable P7 at the flag, after qualifying P9, even finishing P4 in FP3 and P3 in FP2. After a race that was hit with all sorts of weather, tyre…

“Double points for the team, we have to be happy” — Alonso on a “lonely” F1 Canadian GP

Ewout Albrecht5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Fernando Alonso cruised home to a decent sixth place during last weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Starting just in front of Lewis Hamilton he managed to hold off his former teammate for quite a bit, but eventually had to let the seven-time World Champion go as Mercedes delivered the goods in pit lane, resulting in a…

“It hurts a little bit” — Alonso says snap of oversteer cost him shot at F1 Canadian GP pole

Olivia Pursehouse6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

Fernando Alonso found himself two tenths off of pole position, starting 6th for Sunday’s race in Montreal after his Q3 appearance since China. The Spaniard was unable to string together the perfect lap in Q3, much like everyone else in that session, although he still managed to secure 6th, with his homegrown teammate Lance Stroll just…

F1 | Canadian GP | FP2 | Fernando Alonso tops rain affected Friday practice at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

Ryan McGahey6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

Fernando Alonso puts Aston Martin at the top of the time sheets as Max Verstappen’s fortunes go from bad to worse in second practice ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix With the Montreal rain falling once again, there was a rush in the pitlane as the light turned green as many drivers hit the track…