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Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 20, 2022 Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas and Aston Martin’s Nico Hulkenberg in action during the race REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
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Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 20, 2022 Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas and Aston Martin’s Nico Hulkenberg in action during the race REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
The 2022 season regulation changes offered a clean slate for the teams. It gave them a chance to go back to the drawing board and possibly design a title-winning car. It was an opportunity some accepted with open hands, whereas some possibly dropped the ball. Aston Martin was one of those teams who failed to capitalize.
Aston Martin generated a lot of buzz when they decided to re-enter F1 in 2021. However, their second stint in the sport has promised a lot but not lived up to its hype.
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Aston Martin in Bahrain
The team stole all the headlines with their decision to enter F1 in 2021. However, the 2021 season went far from as planned. The minor regulation changes meant that low rake cars were at a disadvantage from the start with Aston being one of them.
The 2022 season was supposed to be somewhat of a redemption season for the Silverstone team. However, it has again been a letdown with the team struggling for pace. This has been hard for the team with engineers and mechanics taking to social media to let their frustration known.
you know it’s bad when actual mechanics and engineers can barely contain their disbelief on social media pic.twitter.com/zLJO7YNSnL
— mar ♡ (@sebsmars) March 20, 2022
Some masked their cynicism, about this year’s car, with humor whereas some took the more direct approach to reach out to the fans. The fans also sympathized with the team.
When we fans who are away from the actual proceedings feel the agony, imagine the mechanics and the other crew who are hands on.
— Sid (@Siddhy1990) March 21, 2022
While there is still a long way to go in the season, the team needs to bring their A-game out on track and quickly.
Aston Martin in Bahrain
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The Bahrain GP kicked off the 2022 season on Friday. The teams all had some contrasting fortunes. While Ferrari went on to have a flawless weekend, Aston had one to forget. Driver Sebastian Vettel tested positive for Covid and was ruled out for the weekend. The team had to draft in reserve driver Nico Hulkenberg last minute.
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Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 18, 2022 Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll during practice REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
It did not get any better from there on out. They had both cars knocked out in Q1 with Stroll in 19th and Hulkenberg in 17th. The race was more of the same with both drivers finishing outside the points in 12th and 17th.
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The team will hope to sort its issues before the next race in Saudi and hopefully live up to the hype and promises.
