Fernando Alonso, a member of the Aston Martin F1 Team, took part in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix practice day on March 7, 2024. Aston Martin is optimistic about its chances of catching up to Red Bull in the Formula 1 championship. The team has implemented “good” development plans in order to bridge the gap between them and their competitors. Last season, Aston Martin surprised everyone with their performance, regularly achieving podium finishes with their AMR23 car driven by Fernando Alonso. However, as the development race progressed, the team’s competitiveness declined, causing them to drop from second to fifth place in the Constructors’ standings. Despite this setback, Aston Martin has not lost hope and aims to build a solid foundation with their AMR24 car that can be further developed. Tom McCullough, the Performance Director of Aston Martin, believes that McLaren’s impressive turnaround last season is proof that progress is possible. He emphasizes that Aston Martin does not want to remain stagnant and is committed to continuous development. McCullough also acknowledges that Aston Martin is still a growing team compared to Red Bull, who have a more established and experienced operation. He points out that Aston Martin’s recent move to a new base indicates their ongoing growth and learning process. McCullough highlights the team’s new facilities, such as a wind tunnel and simulator, and expresses their determination to further develop their car. Fernando Alonso, despite achieving a fifth-place finish in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, admits that Aston Martin is currently lacking compared to their rivals in terms of race performance. However, Aston Martin Team Principal Mike Krack reveals that the team plans to introduce significant upgrades once the European season begins. McCullough acknowledges that the AMR24 has a different aerodynamic philosophy compared to its predecessor but remains optimistic about its development path. He explains that the team has already made progress by bringing new parts to the track and emphasizes that they constantly strive to improve the car by introducing updates in each race.
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