Aston Martin is currently the fifth fastest team on the 2024 Formula 1 grid. Fernando Alonso expressed satisfaction with Aston Martin’s performance at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where they finished ninth and tenth. Looking ahead, Alonso aims to replicate McLaren’s success in 2023 by strengthening the team during the second half of the year.
Last year’s Bahrain Grand Prix was a turning point for Aston Martin. This season, Silverstone and Alonso changed the course of the race. The improvements made in the Grand Prix were expected to have a continuous impact, unlike in 2023, when they were established early on. Alonso’s ninth place and his teammate’s tenth place were results of these anticipated improvements.
In an interview after the Bahrain GP, Alonso stated that they expected to be the fourth or fifth fastest team. It is predicted that Aston Martin will progress over time and overcome their current challenging situation. In the first race of the year, the team was 18 seconds behind McLaren, while the gap to Sauber was 28 seconds.
Aston Martin made a significant impact in the F1 paddock last season with notable performance improvements. They reached the podium eight times in 2023, establishing themselves as a reliable competitor for the top three.
Aston Martin’s technical revival was led by their new technical director. The director, who came from Red Bull in 2022, aims to make further improvements this season. He is willing to take responsibility if the team fails to deliver a faster car. The British engineer was hired to work on the development of Aston Martin’s car, inspired by Red Bull’s success.
En 2023, el coche de Aston Martin mostró una mejora significativa en comparación con su modelo de 2021, logrando 280 puntos y alcanzando ocho podios. El equipo técnico fue elogiado por su rendimiento excepcional, y el director espera liderarlos hacia un éxito aún mayor en 2024. Sin embargo, existe la posibilidad de que Fernando Alonso deje el equipo si no logran producir un coche más rápido que el AMR23.
