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Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso believes that teams in F1 have reached the limit with the current rules whereby they risk encountering drivability issues by chasing downforce gains.
The 2025 season marks the end of the current rules cycle, with teams facing challenges in car development last year. Red Bull and Aston Martin struggled with performance issues and drivability challenges during the 2024 season. Despite hurdles, Aston Martin is optimistic about implementing successful upgrades on the AMR25 to address downforce and correlation issues. The introduction of a new wind tunnel is expected to aid Aston Martin in overcoming future development obstacles. Legendary designer Adrian Newey highlighted the limitations of current ground effect rules, emphasizing the instability of ground-effect cars without side-sealing skirts. Lessons learned in 2024 have translated into improvements for Aston Martin, with Fernando Alonso noticing positive strides during pre-season testing for the AMR25. In a highly competitive midfield, Aston Martin aims for flawless performances to secure valuable points throughout the 2025 season.
