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Aston Martin F1 reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne maintains the Silverstone-based team can make good on its plans – but it needs “time” to get there.
Stoffel Vandoorne believes Aston Martin’s F1 project needs time to deliver results, despite high ambitions and investments made by owner Lawrence Stroll. As the team’s reserve driver, Vandoorne is closely involved in the development process taking place. He compares the current phase of Aston Martin to the rebuilding stages of successful teams like Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, and Red Bull. Vandoorne emphasizes the importance of patience in reshaping the team and allowing time for the new structure to take shape. Drawing from his experience with McLaren, he highlights the significance of reorganizing personnel to optimize performance in Formula 1.