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Aston Martin and Heart of Racing will field two AMR-LMH Valkyries in the Hypercar class at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. The British marque, eager to make an impact, aims for its first victory at the French endurance classic since 1959. A rule change by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest and the FIA…
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Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images Aston Martin target Ferrari’s Technical Director amid a team shake-up for the future. Ferrari’s Formula 1 technical director Enrico Cardile is reportedly in Aston Martin’s sights. Sources claim the British team has made a formal approach for the man to swap Maranello for Silverstone. Lawrence Stroll, owner of Aston Martin,…
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Welcome back to the 2024 F1 Monaco weekend where during FP2 the Monaco native Charles Leclerc dominated the timesheet. Behind him was future teammate Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes in second and Fernando Alonso for Aston Martin in third. Lewis Hamilton was the driver to beat in FP1 earlier today, showcasing Mercedes’ improved pace compared to…
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A difficult start to the weekend, Fernando Alonso will line up 19th on the grid for Sunday. He calls it ‘a day where everything went wrong’.
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Aston Martin’s failed protest against Carlos Sainz and Ferrari has highlighted the bloated nature of the FIA sporting regulations. The Incident Aston Martin was concerned with Carlos Sainz’s continued participation in Qualifying for the Chinese GP after the Ferrari driver dipped a rear wheel on the gravel at the exit of the final corner, this…
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Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has labelled Lance Stroll’s Chinese Grand Prix penalty “very harsh.” As the field bunched up for the safety car restart at the turn 14 hairpin, Stroll hit the back of Daniel Ricciardo’s Alpha Tauri causing the Australian to retire from the race with diffuser damage. His fellow countrymen Oscar…
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Lance Stroll has labelled his illustrious teammate an “inspiration” ahead of this weekends long-awaited return to the Chinese Grand Prix. The Canadian was speaking about Fernando Alonso’s contract extension that will see him remain with the team until 2026. It will be a big year for the sport with a new range of technical regulations…
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In a move that quashes all speculation surrounding his Formula 1 future, Fernando Alonso has signed a new deal with Aston Martin, committing himself to the team until 2026. This announcement aligns with the sport’s upcoming regulatory changes, ensuring Alonso’s presence in F1’s evolving landscape. Transitioning from Alpine to Aston Martin in 2023, Alonso and…
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18-year-old American racing talent Jak Crawford has been signed to the Aston Martin young driver programme. He will hope to learn from the team and experienced driver line up of Alonso and Stroll. Crawford will also drive the teams 2022 challenger at some point in the season. The news comes on a positive day for…
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The UK has played a major part in the world of Formula One from the very beginning, and there are plenty of places where the British ties to the sport are commemorated.
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Assessing the 2023 season for Aston Martin is very difficult for two reasons. Firstly, the teams results in the first and second half were so different as the development race caught up with them. They went from being Red Bulls only challenger to finishing 7th and 10th in Abu Dhabi. Not disastrous by any stretch,…
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Five Things To Watch Max Verstappen may be champion but there’s still much to fight for at the Austin Grand Prix. Here’s five things to watch this weekend. It’s been a near-perfect season for both Red Bull and Max Verstappen. Losing one race this year and entering the Austin Grand Prix still as firm favourites…
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In the world of Formula 1, the clash between talent and business interests often takes centre stage. For Aston Martin, this dilemma has manifested in Lance Stroll, the team owner’s son, whose performance has raised questions about his future in the sport. The Stroll Conundrum: A Challenge for Aston Martin Lance Stroll’s underwhelming season in…
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Lawrence Stroll is considering selling Aston Martin F1 Team according to rumours. Rumour has it… As we head to Losail International Circuit, and Verstappen looks to secure the title, everyone’s attention has turned to other news. Or should I say, rumours. This time Lawrence Stroll is the victim of rumour, reportedly planning to sell his…
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The Canadian GP results, pretty predictable right? With the pole sitter usually taking the win here in Canada, it was a similar story today with Verstappen taking his 41st win. Accompanied on the podium by Alonso and Hamilton. Fun fact, 40% of Red Bull’s victories have come from Verstappen. Unsurprising in this era of Dutch…
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Fernando Alonso Retirement Plans are always up for discussion but he says he is still “Fresh and Motivated” The name “Fernando Alonso” and word “Retirement” have been speculated on for a while. After all, he is the oldest on the grid at 41 years old and has been driving in the sport longer than Oscar…
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As qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix got underway, the focus was on Ferrari and Red Bull – Would Red Bull dominate the rest of the field? What is Ferrari’s true pace? Q1 – All Eyes On The Bottom Five The pit light went green and all 20 drivers were released under the lights…
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The Aston Martin’s were the first to hit the track in FP3, both Stroll and Alonso completing one lap on the mediums before boxing for hards and going on their way. The two had a quiet session, completing their run plans and meeting expectations. Different strategies were at play in FP3, as the teams and…
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Sky Sports F1 have announced a new addition to the team this year in the form of former F1 strategy head Bernie Collins. Bernie has been in and around the F1 pitlane for many years, having worked as a performance engineer at Mclaren , and most recently as head of strategy at Aston Martin. She…
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We all love a bit of gossip. But when it comes to Alonso, did anyone else think he’d just be racing forever? I for one refuse to believe any talk of Fernando Alonso’s retirement. Getting The Gossip From The Girlfriend But, Fernando Alonso’s girlfriend Andrea Schlager has revealed that the two-time Formula 1 champion could…