Aston Martin’s gasoline problem in Hungary is far from forgotten. Sebastian Vettel drove remarkably well; Second on the podium. However, his cheers were cut short when the FIA soon disqualified him from the race. The fuel shortage in Aston Martin violated the FIA’s technical regulations. New revelations are now being made.
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One liter of fuel should be left in the tank for the fuel sample. Ironically, Aston Martin’s problems started with too much fuel in the tank. As a result, it increased the weight of the car. Team manager Andy Stevenson explained: “Because of the rain, the race was slower than we thought at the beginning. But once you have decided on the amount of petrol, you can’t change anything when you restart. “
Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – August 1, 2021 Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel in action REUTERS / Florion Goga
During the race, the team instructed Vettel to switch to a “fuel burn mode”. They did this to get rid of the extra fuel. To the horror of the team, they would later regret the decision.
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The problem with vaporizing only added to the team’s problems. The fuel has evaporated due to a problem in the fuel tank and the feed pump. Because of this, Vettel parked his car early when he ran to Parc Ferme. The sad fact is that Aston Martin didn’t realize the entirety of their problems until after the race; the analysis came a little too late for the team.
Bad loss for Aston Martin
In the fight with Alpha Tauri and Alpine, the disqualification was a heavy weight for the green team. While Alpha Tauri spent an average weekend in Hungary, Alpine took over the show. Esteban Ocon’s victory and Fernando Alonso’s points brought the team to fifth place in the constructors’ championship. Aston Martin is seventh behind Alpha Tauri.
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It’s going to be an uphill battle for the team. Lance Stroll starts the race in Spa with a starting place penalty; The reason for this is his collision with Leclerc in Hungary. The team also lives from the chaos of the top teams. Imola, Baku and Hungary showed that Aston Martin is making the most of the situation.
Formula 1 F1 – Great Britain Grand Prix – Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Great Britain – July 18, 2021 Aston Martins Lance Stroll during the REUTERS / Peter Cziborra race
Even so, they cannot rely on the bad luck of others. Stevenson said: “We cannot assume that there will be another chaos race and then we will score highly. The shot can also backfire. The key is to score regularly. And to lie in front of Alpine and Aston Martin regularly. “
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With the high-speed tracks ahead at Spa and Monza, the team is concerned about the battle with its rivals. Will the team make up points without a disaster on the track?
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