As F1 testing nears its conclusion, AstonMartinF1 has been singled out as the midfield team to beat by its rivals. Story:
"I think Aston Martin looks fast. They seem to constantly be doing good long runs," he said.
"And when they try to put a lap time they seem to do it as well. So I think they look like they've done a big step. But again, who knows."agreed with that assessment, but pointed out that there are still too many variables to get a reliable picture. "I think it's early days to really give conclusion," he cautioned."With those cars, it's so easy to go from five seconds slower to five seconds quicker in one go, so... it's difficult to exactly tell, the fuel loads, the energy management and what engine mode you run.also look competitive. I think it's gonna be a close fight, like it always is."
Aston Martin disappointingly finished seventh in the 2022 season but the Lawrence Stroll-owned team has gone on a large recruiting spree, spearheaded by the arrival of former Red Bull aero chief Dan Fallows as its new technical director.ruled out after sustaining a wrist injury in a bike accident. While it is still unknown if Stroll will be fit in time for next weekend's season opener, reserve driver Felipe Drugovich has deputised for the Canadian in the Bahrain test and was third fastest on Saturday morning.
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