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Aston Martin take radical action against Ralf Schumacher and Sky
Aston Martin expressed their discontent with a TV channel’s reporting, particularly Sky Germany, where Ralf Schumacher is a key pundit.
Although they didn’t go as far as boycotting Sky Germany, Aston Martin called for improvements in the balance and tone of reporting.
During the Hungarian Grand Prix, the F1 team declined one-on-one interviews with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll from Sky Germany.
However, access to both drivers was still available during media sessions and in the TV pen area.
Sky Germany admitted that some of their reporting was overly critical, and a resolution with Aston Martin is anticipated.
Aston Martin’s strong showing in Hungary followed a disappointing race in Belgium, setting a positive tone for the upcoming F1 season and the 2026 rule changes.
With the arrival of renowned designer Adrian Newey, who previously worked with Vettel and Verstappen at Red Bull, Aston Martin aims to thrive under the new F1 regulations.
