Both Aston Martin Cognizant Formula 1 team The drivers hope that they can develop the full potential of the AMR21two races in Portugal this weekend after a difficult opening.
Aston Martin had a mixed start to the new campaign after believing they could challenge Red Bull Racing and Mercedes AMG Petronashowever the Bahrain Grand Prix and Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna has shown the exact opposite so far.
The team certainly got into the pecking order in midfield and is looking back a long way Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow and McLaren F1 Teamand scored only five points in the two inaugural Grand Prix games.
Still, Lance Stroll, who has scored all five points for Aston Martin so far, isn’t too concerned about the car’s performance so far and believes they are taking small positive steps.
“We are traveling to Portugal and we are confident that we are making progress in unlocking the full potential of the AMR21. “Walk said.
“There’s an exciting fight in midfield and our aim is to stay at the top. Another clean weekend and the prospect of more points will ensure we maintain our momentum.”
The Canadian finished in a respectable eighth place and improved to tenth place at the season opener in Bahrain while his teammate endured another race to be forgotten.
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR21, leads Sir Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12
Sebastian Vettel – “I think Portimão is a good place to aim for a clean weekend.”
It should be a fresh start for the four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel when he joined the team but it seems his misfortune from Ferrari has passed into his new adventure.
After a disastrous opening weekend in Bahrain, the German finished 15th, just one place ahead of last Mick Schumacherand his frustrations would have continued to grow in Italy as he was forced to retire in the last few rounds despite being only fifteen at the time.
Despite the disappointing opening of two races for his new team, Vettel hopes that he can enjoy a clean weekend in the race Portimao Circuit and get the most out of the AMR21.
“I think Portimão is a good place to go for a clean weekend. The track is a high-speed autodrome. very smooth and with a lot of slope. “Said Vettel.
“It’s fun to drive and I think it will be a good place to get a better grip on the limits of the AMR21.
“I know I don’t have to get the most out of the car just yet – but the fact that we understand that is another good reason to keep pushing.”
Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin
