Aston Martin have seen their luck dwindle ever since they were rebranded from Racing Point. The team even saw Sebastian Vettel bow out of the sport at the end of the 2022 season. Their former driver Sergio Perez, however, feels the team’s fortunes are about to turn around with Fernando Alonso’s arrival.
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Fernando Alonso’s racing pedigree is second to none. The 2-time world champion is the most experienced driver on the grid currently. That is perhaps exactly what Aston Martin needs to help them develop the car for 2023. Lance Stroll, who has been struggling for a very long time, might benefit from his presence as well.
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Talking with Nextgen car, Sergio Perez said, “I think Fernando will help the team a lot.” [Translated using Google]
“All I hear is that it’s going to be a very competitive year for Aston Martin. So it would be great for the sport and for everyone to have Fernando fighting up front, fighting with Carlos [Sainz]with us,” Perez continued.
Aston Martin are doing everything they can to work on their revival. The team is currently having a new facility built in Silverstone with a wind tunnel. Moreover, they have hired former Red Bull head of aerodynamics, Dan Fallows. Fallows talked about the impressive under-construction Silverstone facility and thought it was a testament to the team’s commitment to excel in the future.
Former Red Bull engineer goes gaga over team Aston Martin
Dan Fallows joined Aston Martin in April 2022 as technical director. Fallows has tasted success at the very top with the Milton-Keynes-based outfit. He certainly owns the expertise and experience to revive the Silverstone-based team. He recently opened up on his new team’s dynamics in an interview with the BBC.
Formula One F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 10, 2022 Alpine’s Fernando Alonso ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
“What I have seen is a hugely passionate and very talented group of people, some of whom have been here for a very long time and have a huge amount of experience,” Dan told the BBC.
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“We’ve got a hugely ambitious group of people and one of the things about seeing the new factory come together is it demonstrates this momentum, this wish to accelerate the process of moving up the grid and starting to get into a winning situation.”
Fallows believes they need to set a path for themselves and not try to copy what the competitors are doing. He feels the process will take time.
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Do you think the introduction of Fernando Alonso will take Aston Martin to the top? Will Dan Fallows guide his team of engineers to replicate the results he had with Red Bull?
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