While one Mercedes customer team sank to the bottom of the times in Miami, another claimed a front row place with a time set on used tyres.
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Aston Martin radio messages reveal how “older brother” Alonso helps Stroll
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says he is helping Lance Stroll as the younger driver will lead Aston Martin “for the next 10 or 15 years.”
Aston Martin hoping DRS fix works in Miami after Stroll manages fault in race
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso’s run of podiums ended at the Azerbaijan GP, but after DRS problems earlier in the weekend he had reason to smile on Sunday.
F1’s new power: Can Aston Martin turn a ‘good baseline’ into a Red Bull-beater?
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onCould Aston Martin rival Red Bull this year? Team principal Mike Krack, technical director Dan Fallows and Fernando Alonso assess their potential.
“They will kill the tyres”: How Alonso took Aston Martin to the podium in Bahrain
2023 Bahrain GP team radio transcript
Posted onFernando Alonso claimed a podium finish on his debut for Aston Martin in Bahrain. Here’s the story of his race as revealed by his team radio messages.
Aston Martin dialled up the steering assist to help Stroll cope with pain in race
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLance Stroll said he was struggling to drive due to the pain from his injured wrists over the final laps of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Horner “flattered” by similarity between Aston Martin and Red Bull designs
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner said it was “good to see the old car going so well” after one Aston Martin finished third behind the two RB19s.
Krack says Aston Martin mustn’t get carried away by strong start to season
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onAston Martin’s team principal Mike Krack wants his team to stay grounded after starting the 2023 season on the podium.
Alonso believes he can finally win again after debut podium for Aston Martin
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onAston Martin’s competitive start to the new Formula 1 season has given Fernando Alonso the belief he can score his first win for 10 years.
Alonso expects mistakes as “new” Aston Martin team joins fight at front
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso expects Aston Martin will make mistakes as the team begins to compete with Formula 1’s front-runners.
Vettel could be ‘Plan B’ for Aston Martin if Stroll can’t race in Bahrain
2023 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel could make a shock return to Formula 1 following his retirement last year if Aston Martin require a replacement for the injured Lance Stroll.
‘Aston Martin have made a big step’ – Horner
2023 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has joined the growing number of Aston Martin’s rivals who are impressed by their car’s performance.
Alonso to run full day for Aston Martin on Friday in Stroll’s absence
2023 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso will have Aston Martin’s AMR23 all to himself during tomorrow’s second day of pre-season testing, the team has confirmed.
Working around new floor rule “was actually quite fun” for Aston Martin
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin’s technical director expresses support for F1’s 2023 aerodynamic rules and McLaren consider new engine supply
Drugovich to test for Aston Martin in place of injured Stroll
2023 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin has confirmed reserve driver Felipe Drugovich will test for the team on the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain.
Q&A: Alonso promises ‘no celebrations until we win’ at Aston Martin
2023 F1 season
Posted onAt the launch of the team’s new AMR23, Alonso spoke to media including RaceFans about his ambitions for the new season and why he thinks Aston Martin will succeed in their mission to become champions one day.
Losing drivers to Aston Martin and McLaren hasn’t made rivalry personal – Szafnauer
2023 F1 season
Posted onAlpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer says there’s nothing personal between his outfit and rivals Aston Martin and McLaren, who lured drivers away from them last year.
First pictures: Aston Martin “complete lots of things” on AMR23’s track debut
2023 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin’s new AMR23 has run on track at Silverstone for the first time ahead of the 2023 F1 season.