Fernando Alonso critiques Aston Martin’s 2024 F1 design: Struggle with narrow operating window and disappointing straight-line speed
Key Points
- Fernando Alonso has identified two weaknesses Aston Martin needs to address on its 2024 design to compete with F1 rivals: the narrow operating window of its car and its disappointing straight-line speed.
- Alonso's move to Aston Martin in 2023 led to a successful season, with eight podium finishes, including runner-up spots in Monaco, Canada, and the Netherlands.
- While the AMR23 car initially showed competitiveness, the team struggled to maintain consistency and suffered a drop in performance as the season progressed.
- Alonso emphasized the need for the car to operate in a wider performance window and improve its straight-line speed to remain competitive in the upcoming season.
- Despite the challenges, Alonso praised the team's minimal tire degradation on Sundays, strong execution of strategy, and the overall motivation and fighting spirit within the team.
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