Aston Martin Chairman Lawrence Stroll has outlined the team’s goal for 2024 as they continue to strive for success in Formula 1. After finishing in seventh place in the past two seasons, Aston Martin improved to fifth in the Constructors’ Championship last year. The team benefited from their use of Red Bull’s downwash solution, which helped them compete closely with the reigning champions in the early stages. However, they faced difficulties with upgrades and fell behind in the development race. Despite this setback, Aston Martin achieved their best season yet with eight top-three finishes and a significant increase in points compared to the previous year. Looking ahead, Stroll expects the team to perform even better in the upcoming season, aiming to move up from fifth place and challenge for higher positions. He is optimistic about the team’s future, especially with their new state-of-the-art headquarters and their transition from being a Mercedes customer to a factory partner with Honda starting in 2026. Stroll emphasized the team’s commitment to progress and their ultimate goal of winning in the future.
Aston Martin’s Technical Director, Dan Fallows, has revealed that the AMR24 was designed with the intention of avoiding the setback experienced in 2023. Fallows, a former engineer at Red Bull, believes that Aston Martin can surpass their Austrian counterparts this year. He emphasized the team’s focus on extracting every bit of performance from the car, particularly through meticulous attention to detail in areas such as the floor and other components. While Red Bull is currently the performance benchmark, Fallows stressed that the team’s ultimate goal is to beat whoever holds the title of the fastest car. Rather than fixating on individual races, the engineering team is dedicated to creating a versatile and competitive car that can excel at any circuit. By achieving this, they believe they will have the ability to compete at the highest level and close the gap with Red Bull.
According to the Source motorsportweek.com