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How Aston Martin’s Hypercar entry can solve F1 team’s major issue
Aston Martin has announced that it will enter the top class of the World Endurance Championship and IMSA with at least one Hypercar from 2025. This expansion of their motorsport program comes after Lawrence Stroll brought Aston Martin to the top of the single-seater ladder in Formula 1. The move to the Hypercar program can provide a solution to the performance gap between Aston Martin’s Formula 1 drivers, with Fernando Alonso shining while Lance Stroll has struggled. Stroll’s position may be strengthened by his father owning the team, but questions about his consistency have followed his career. A switch to the Hypercar program could give Stroll a chance to have a successful career outside of Formula 1 and potentially secure reserve driving duties alongside a Hypercar role. As for Alonso, Aston Martin may consider offering him a spot in their Hypercar program when his Formula 1 contract expires, as he has proven himself as a winner in endurance racing.
Source: RacingNews 365
