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F1’s Sao Paulo GP weekend saw Aston Martin swing from fighting for the top five to wrestling to hold on to the top 10, but what caused such a drop off?
Aston Martin had a tumultuous Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend, going from fighting for the top five to struggling to hold onto the top 10.
Both Aston Martin cars made it to the top 10 in Sprint Qualifying for the first time since August, with both drivers being competitive during the Sprint.
Fernando Alonso fought bravely for a top-five position but finished sixth, while Lance Stroll showed improvement but missed out on the final Sprint point.
The team had higher expectations going into the Grand Prix sessions but both cars failed to make it to Q3 and struggled during the race as well.
The difference in performance between the Sprint and Grand Prix sessions was due to track position and strategic decisions, with Aston Martin slipping back to their truer performance level.
Teams like Haas and Racing Bulls made improvements in one-lap speed between the Sprint and GP, contributing to Aston Martin’s challenges in making it to the top 10 for the race.
Overall, strategic miscalculations and tire choices impacted Aston Martin’s performance at Interlagos, highlighting the challenges of maintaining competitiveness in modern-day F1.
