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We “have to figure out if we can unlock this or if we need a completely new update” — Stroll on Aston Martin F1’s Imola GP upgrade

Editorial Staff6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

In his 150th Formula 1 race, Lance Stroll managed to secure two points for Aston Martin, coming through from P13 on the grid to finish in 9th. Stroll started on the medium tyre and overtook Esteban Ocon in the opening laps for P12. But unlike Tsunoda, Hülkenberg and Ricciardo, he extended his first stint. The…

Horner expects competition from McLaren F1 “at all circuits” following major update package

Ryan McGahey6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expects to battle McLaren consistently going forward, while Toto Wolff of Mercedes and Mike Krack of Aston Martin take motivation from McLaren’s leap up the field. Following a push to the line at last weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for McLaren’s Lando Norris, off the back of his debut…

“It is difficult to drive” — Krack says Aston “have some lessons to learn” as AMR24 struggled at F1 Imola GP

David Coath6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

Aston Martin is not where they expect to be but worked hard to leave Imola with 2 points. Team Principal Mike Krack spoke of the impact the upgrades had, high standards and the difference a year can make in F1. On this occasion, it is Lance Stroll who the team praise after some determined driving…

Team bosses and CEO’s argue in favour of awarding F1 points all the way down to 20th

Syrine Ferchichi7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

During the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, it was revealed that F1 and the teams are considering expanding the current points-scoring positions beyond 10th place, with a proposal to extend the points allocation to 12th. Discussions at a recent F1 Commission meeting centred on potential changes to the points system, with a consensus that more time…

Krack unimpressed with stewards inconsistency during F1 Chinese GP weekend

Luke-John Buckle7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

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…

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

Jonah Presser7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

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…

Krack says it’s “very encouraging” Aston Martin F1 finished ahead of Mercedes in Japan

Sushmita Balakrishnan7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack is optimistic about the team’s performance saying they are no longer “in no-man’s land”. The AMR24 demonstrated an impressive performance following a disappointing Bahrain Grand Prix. The Silverstone team had the fifth fastest race car on the grid and both the Aston Martin’s finished in the points, Alonso in…

Stroll explains frustrated radio message as he says F1 Japanese GP weekend “one to forget”

Öykü Ceylan7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

Lance Stroll experienced a challenging weekend at Suzuka, Japan, culminating in a 12th-place finish, while his teammate Fernando Alonso secured a commendable sixth position. However, amidst the struggles, one radio message from Stroll during the race caught attention, prompting revelations about the underlying issue. Stroll expressed his dissapointment over the team radio, stating, “It is…

“No pace in the car and no pace in myself” — Stroll on his Q1 exit at the F1 Japanese GP

James O'Connor7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Lance Stroll is having a nightmare weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix. Aston Martin brought updates to Suzuka and Fernando Alonso maximised it from FP3 onwards, qualifying P5 for Sunday’s race. The Canadian driver had the new package since FP1. While his Q1 elimination was probably a shock to many, the signs had been there…

Aston Martin “fully support” Alonso after F1 Australian GP penalty that is “a bitter pill to swallow”

James O'Connor8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

Aside from Carlos Sainz’s superb victory at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon in Melbourne, the biggest talking to point to come out of the Grand Prix is the controversial 20-second penalty handed out to Fernando Alonso by the stewards for “potentially dangerous driving” that saw George Russell crash as race leader Sainz started…