P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fernando Alonso is clear that straight-line speed and the overall operating window are the two areas he wants to see
Aston Martin made significant improvements with the downwash sidepod solution introduced last year, resulting in six podium finishes for Alonso in the first eight races. However, the team’s momentum was derailed by unintended side effects from upgrades, causing them to slip to fifth in the Constructors’ standings. The AMR23 car struggled particularly at high-speed circuits like Monza, due to excessive drag levels. Alonso believes that Aston Martin needs to address its top-end speed deficit and widen the operating window of their 2024 car for improvement next year. Despite the development challenges, the team’s strength lies in tire management, execution of race weekends, and a positive team spirit, which they aim to carry forward.
