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Fernando Alonso has stated that Aston Martin has “a plan” and is “more confident than in previous months” despite enduring a “painful” Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. Aston Martin’s regression since the mid-point last term has continued into 2024 as the team has dropped back towards the midfield rather than catching those ahead. The Silverstone-based […]
Aston Martin’s performance has been declining since the middle of the previous season and this trend has continued into 2024, with the team dropping back towards the midfield instead of catching up to the leaders. Despite introducing updates at Imola, the anticipated progress has not been achieved, leading to only one points-scoring finish for Alonso in the last four rounds. Alonso faced challenges on home turf, finishing a distant 12th after a Q2 exit alongside teammate Lance Stroll. Despite struggles with the current AMR24, Alonso remains optimistic about a potential turnaround, emphasizing the team’s efforts to understand and improve the car’s performance. Aston Martin’s team principal, Mike Krack, highlighted the challenge of the ongoing tripleheader schedule in addressing the car’s limitations in long, winding corners, stressing the need to maximize performance each weekend and swiftly implement necessary improvements.
