P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fernando Alonso is anticipating a “difficult “Miami Grand Prix weekend for Aston Martin as he predicts the circuit characteristics will
The Spaniard believes that the AMR24’s weaknesses will be exposed at the Miami International Autodrome and it will have to wait for future rounds to be competitive. Despite the AMR24 excelling in slow-speed corners, the Miami F1 circuit’s long straights and high-speed turns pose a challenge. However, Alonso remains optimistic, highlighting the team’s ability to overperform unexpectedly in the past. While Miami may not be the best track for their car, Alonso looks towards upcoming races like Imola and Monaco for better results. With limited practice time, he anticipates a tough weekend ahead but plans to maximize the session for learnings. Alonso’s exceptional qualifying laps contrast with Aston Martin’s struggle to maintain performance over race distances, pointing to differences in car characteristics between this year’s AMR24 and last year’s AMR23 models. Despite challenges such as tire degradation and high temperatures in Miami, the team remains focused on improvements and testing different set-ups for better results.
