Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll managed to secure a surprising fifth and sixth place qualifying result for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, thanks to a clever tyre selection strategy.
The introduction of Pirelli’s new C6 compound at Imola aimed to enhance competition on street circuits and discourage one-stop races.
Although there were concerns about the C6 tyre’s performance, Aston Martin’s decision to focus on medium tyres paid off as both drivers made it to Q3 and secured impressive positions.
In addition to the strategic tyre choice, Aston Martin also introduced a significant upgrade package for the weekend, which seemed to have a positive initial impact.
Looking ahead, the team aims to capitalize on their qualifying success and continue to improve their performance throughout the 2025 season.
