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Stroll Urges Aston Martin to Improve After Miami Struggles

Stroll Urges Aston Martin to Improve After Miami Struggles

Summary
Aston Martin had a tough Miami Grand Prix, with Lance Stroll calling for car improvements after finishing last. The team struggles in qualifying and lacked pace, aiming for better results in Imola.

Aston Martin's Miami Misery: Stroll Calls for Car Improvements

Why it matters: Aston Martin's struggles continued in Miami, with Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso facing a challenging race weekend. Stroll finished last, highlighting the team's lack of pace.

The big picture: The Miami Grand Prix proved to be a weekend to forget for Aston Martin. Despite a promising Sprint Qualifying for Alonso, both drivers were unable to translate any potential into race results. Stroll emphasized the need for improvements across the board.

What happened:

  • Qualifying Woes: Both drivers were eliminated in Q1, setting the stage for a difficult race.
  • Race Struggles: Alonso spun during the first stint, while Stroll lacked pace throughout the race, finishing last.
  • Stroll's Assessment: "We just simply lack pace – we've been slow all season so far and today wasn't any exception."
  • Team's Perspective: Team Principal Andy Cowell acknowledged the need for improvement, stating, "We need to continue to analyse where we can improve and work hard to be more competitive in Imola."

What's next: Aston Martin is currently seventh in the Teams’ Championship and aims to improve performance in the upcoming Imola Grand Prix.

Original Article :https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/slow-all-season-stroll-calls-on-aston...

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