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Fernando Alonso wants Aston Martin to sort out its lack of straightline speed in Formula 1, so he can stop needing to “invent” bold places to overtake
Fernando Alonso is urging Aston Martin to address its lack of straightline speed in Formula 1 to make overtaking easier for him.
Despite securing his first points of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix, Alonso has had to resort to bold overtaking moves due to the car’s performance limitations.
Alonso believes that being able to overtake on the straights with the assistance of DRS would make his races much smoother.
The speed trap figures from qualifying in Spain highlighted Aston Martin’s struggles in terms of top speed compared to other teams.
Aston Martin’s chief trackside officer acknowledged the need to improve the car’s aero efficiency to avoid excessive tyre wear from aggressive overtaking maneuvers.
Alonso emphasized the importance of enhancing straightline speed and reducing tyre degradation to maintain competitiveness on race day.
