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Stroll’s top speed radio rant triggered by F1 tyre offset, says Aston Martin
Following a disappointing qualifying performance at Suzuka, Stroll had to fight his way through the field from 16th on the grid. Despite making progress and finishing 12th, he expressed frustration at the speed difference with Yuki Tsunoda on the straights. Stroll’s outburst was reminiscent of Fernando Alonso’s ‘GP2 engine’ comments in 2015, but it wasn’t due to Aston Martin’s lack of straight-line performance. Instead, it was revealed to be an illusion caused by rivals having better traction out of corners due to superior tyre conditions. Team principal Mike Krack clarified that the slight differences in straightline performance were primarily influenced by varying tyre conditions throughout the race, rather than actual power deficits. Speed trap data from the Japanese GP showed minimal differences in top speeds between Stroll and Tsunoda, dispelling the notion of significant performance disparities.
