2025 Aston Martin | Aramco F1 Team

[SSJ4]

could the amount of cooling contribute to the drag. i didn't see anyone else have the same amount during bahrain testing iirc

[peewon]

Spanish camp says Aston is seventh fastest car but things could change during the season if an upgrade package makes the car come alive.

Alonso:

If you get an upgrade package right, it changes your season. We will have upgrades on the car and if one of those revives the car, suddenly you can fight for much better things. We shouldn't take the grid order during the first few races for granted.

It seems there is some hope on development.

Sadly Alonso's optimism hasnt been well founded in the recent years. But I think hes just thinking possibilities keeping likes of McLaren in mind, not giving insight on development. The fact that they're already talking upgrades suggests their projected standings are right. The good news is its not the worst season to be a throw away.

[PinkFloydPulse]

The last part makes no sense... Every team is already hard at work to bring updates to the car... Some plan it for the first race, some for later...

[FNTC]

If Newey gets involved in the AMR25, I am pretty certain it will improve in relation to most of the other cars. The only question is if he will focus only on the AMR26, and if not, how easily fixable this years car is.

[Otromundo]

If Newey gets involved in the AMR25, I am pretty certain it will improve in relation to most of the other cars. The only question is if he will focus only on the AMR26, and if not, how easily fixable this years car is.

The last thing I think nobody knows. Until about a week from now.

What I do know is that when someone seeks excellence and pays accordingly and has discussed it with the people involved they usually get it. It's just a matter of time.

I'm happy with Mr. Stroll's way of doing things. He does them well. It's just a matter of time. And time can't be bought, which is a shame. I guess Mr. Stroll and ALO will agree with me: time is the most precious thing because it can't be bought.

OK. From ALO's point of view and also from me... maybe... we're a little late. But I think things are being done better than well.

Also the way of doing things reminds me of Sir DB's. It suits the style of the brand.

I don't think any other team could have offered ALO such conditions. So I'm very happy.

The season is looking unusual and very exciting. It's been a long time since the teams were so equal. It seems so. It's also been a long time since there were so many changes both among the technical staff and among the drivers. And this is a blessing, it seems like anything could happen. A real gift for us.

[peewon]

The last part makes no sense... Every team is already hard at work to bring updates to the car... Some plan it for the first race, some for later...

I was referring to the fact that they only talk about being competitive after the updates. Which means they know the car as it is now won't be.