After Embarrassing Mercedes, Aston Martin F1 Eye Up Climbing Out of the Silver Arrows’ Shadow

The 2023 Formula 1 season promises to be littered with many storylines developing over the course of the season. However, the one main plotline that all F1 fans will be craving to come to fruition is one that involves Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso. After two disappointing years at the back of the midfield, the Silverstone-based team has pulled off a masterstroke with their 2023 challenger, the AMR23. Arguably the second fastest car on the grid, the team has put the likes of Ferrari to shame. And now, they’re ready to rub some salt real deep into the wounds of its allies Mercedes.

During the 2023 Bahrain GP weekend, both Alonso and the Aston Martin car were on rails! Come race day, it finished a solid P3, ahead, on pure pace of both the Ferraris and Mercedes. Being a customer team of the Brackley-based outfit, Aston Martin is somewhat restricted in their developmental and overall approach to racing. But seeing the promising start to this season, the team may already be plotting a coup to take the sharp end of the field.

According to Auto Motor und Sport, “For many, the racing team from Silverstone is the best landing place for Honda when the new engine formula 2026 arrives. In a cooperation with the Japanese, Aston Martin would no longer be a customer team, but a disguised works team.” [translated via Google Translate]

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The Alonso-led Aston Martin team already has been at loggerheads with each other. But despite this one thing holding them back, they have an almighty asset to offset it all.

How Fernando Alonso brought the winning mentality to Aston Martin

When Alonso signed for the team, many had their heads scratching. But the talent and impetus for success the Spaniard has cannot be denied. But what does Alonso exactly bring to the table at Aston Martin?

According to Sporting Director, Andy Stevenson, “Alonso bombards us with questions and suggestions. In his 20th season, he’s as hot as if he were just starting in Formula 1.” While Mike Krack exclaimed, “Fernando is a driver who has everything under control from A to Z.”

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Can Aston Martin win the championship in the foreseeable future?