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Aston Martin has taken encouraging steps forward as of late in F1 – scoring consecutive points finishes in Canada and Barcelona with Fernando Alonso frequently showcasing the car’s improved pace thanks to the Imola upgrade.
Aston Martin has shown improvement in Formula 1 recently, with Fernando Alonso demonstrating the car’s better pace due to upgrades in Imola, leading to consecutive points finishes in Canada and Barcelona. Despite a challenging start to the season, Alonso achieved a top 10 finish at his home Grand Prix. The team introduced significant upgrades in Imola, improving car consistency and driver control. Alonso praised the new package for allowing him to push the car to its limits. In contrast, Lance Stroll failed to score points and struggled with the upgraded car, with a disappointing finish at his home race. Aston Martin’s Team Principal discussed Stroll’s challenges and the qualifying issues that impacted his performance in Montreal. Stroll acknowledged the misjudged strategy but also hinted at underlying longer-term difficulties.
