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

Öykü Ceylan8 months ago8 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'Connor9 months ago9 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'Connor9 months ago9 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…

Alonso “leading by example from morning to night” at Aston Martin F1 — Krack

Chiara Martin9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

Mike Krack, team principal at Aston Martin, has high praise for Fernando Alonso, describing him as an “old fox” who contributes significantly more than just his renowned speed on track. At 42, Alonso is in his second season with the team, having replaced another F1 World Champion, Sebastian Vettel, at the beginning of 2023.

Stroll vows to reset after F1 Saudi Arabian GP crash; Aston Martin will “turn the page and move on” from the error

Melis Öktür9 months ago9 months ago06 mins

After clipping the inside barrier at Turn 22 on lap 6 when running P9, Lance Stroll’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix came to a premature end. At the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Stroll moved up the rankings after starting in tenth place; on the very first lap, he passed Yuki Tsunoda to gain a spot. However, on…

Bob Bell takes senior technical role at Aston Martin F1 after leaving Alpine

Chiara Martin10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Aston Martin has made a move to strengthen its Formula 1 team by appointing Bob Bell, a seasoned Formula 1 veteran, in a high-ranking technical position. Bell, who recently parted ways with Alpine, will assume the role of Executive Director – Technical at the Silverstone-based team. In this capacity, Bell will lead the technical, engineering,…

Mike Krack in conversation with Fernando Alonso

Aston Martin confident Alonso will continue with the team in F1 beyond 2024 says Krack

Ryan McGahey10 months ago10 months ago05 mins

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack says the team would be delighted to continue with “integral” Alonso in 2025 beyond his current contract with the Silverstone based marque. With a hectic driver market expected following the shock announcement of Lewis Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes at the end of the upcoming season, Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso…

Krack predicts “more emphasis on operations” as stable F1 rules will lead to “evolutionary” 2024 F1 cars

David Coath11 months ago11 months ago06 mins

Aston Martin may have experienced their most successful F1 season to date in 2023 but team principal Mike Krack has been keen to manage expectation. His recent comments saw him claim that the tight gaps in qualifying ‘will only get smaller’ over the coming years but at this moment he does not anticipate any ‘big…

Krack explains ‘admiration’ he has for Alonso & Stroll and how his team showed they are ‘perhaps a little bit different’ from the rest after Mexico GP double DNF

David Coath11 months ago11 months ago011 mins

The 2023 F1 season will be remembered amongst other things as Aston Martin F1 Team’s most successful campaign to date. Team Principal Mike Krack recently spoke to the team’s official website about a memorable F1 season but one which could have been even better after the team headed in the wrong direction with their car…