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Aston Martin "has to do better" amid unreliability and Stroll F1 struggles
During the first hour of running at the Circuit of The Americas, most drivers completed 23-26 laps, but Lance Stroll was only able to do five. This is problematic for Aston Martin as they are trying to validate upgraded components and the sprint race format means they now move straight into qualifying. The team principal explained that the unreliability issues were due to an overheating problem on the front-left of both cars, which resulted in a fire. The damage to Stroll’s car was extensive and couldn’t be repaired in time. This is not the first time Aston Martin has failed to provide a reliable car, as similar issues occurred in previous races. The team needs to improve and take these factors into account to support Stroll in his qualifying efforts.
Source: motorsport
