The opening practice sessions of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone have concluded, with McLaren and Mercedes emerging as the standout performers. Lando Norris topped the timesheets in both FP1 and FP2, while Lewis Hamilton and George Russell also displayed strong form for the Silver Arrows. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished fifth, but the team still has work to do to catch up with the leaders. Aston Martin, AlphaTauri, and Williams also had promising showings, setting the stage for a thrilling weekend of Formula 1 action.
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Adrian Newey, Formula 1’s most successful designer with 25 championships, is weighing his options as he prepares to depart Red Bull. The Briton has been linked with potential moves to Aston Martin and Ferrari, with both teams eager to secure his prized expertise. As the driver standings take shape, the motorsport world waits with bated breath to see where Newey’s next chapter will unfold.
Aston Martin’s Formula 1 Team Principal, Mike Krack, has thrown his full support behind Fernando Alonso’s call to action, urging the team to focus on delivering results on the track rather than talking about them. With the team facing a tough time lately, Alonso sounded a more critical tone after a pointless result at his home Grand Prix in Barcelona, stating ‘It’s time to work harder, to talk less, to deliver more.’
In a major move, Aston Martin has appointed former Mercedes engine chief Andy Cowell as their new Group CEO, replacing Martin Whitmarsh. Cowell, renowned for his instrumental role in Mercedes’ dominant F1 success, aims to steer Aston Martin’s ambitions and transform them into a world championship-winning team.
Fernando Alonso has lavished praise on his partnership with Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll, labeling it the strongest he’s experienced throughout his illustrious Formula 1 career. The news of Stroll’s multi-year contract extension means the Canadian will remain alongside Alonso beyond 2025, as Aston Martin gears up for a significant regulation change in 2026, supported by Honda.
Aston Martin has extended Lance Stroll’s contract, solidifying the Canadian driver’s place on the Formula 1 grid for 2025 and beyond. This announcement puts an end to speculation around Stroll’s future with the team, ensuring a stable driver lineup as the squad pushes forward in its pursuit of success in motorsport’s premier championship.
Aston Martin has urged Fernando Alonso to be patient as the team battles to bring much-needed improvements to their Formula 1 car. With the team’s owners known for high expectations, Aston Martin is working to turn their season around and climb up the championship standings.
Fernando Alonso has delivered a candid assessment of his Aston Martin team’s performance in the Spanish Grand Prix, criticizing their lack of pace and downforce. The two-time F1 world champion insists the team ‘did not deserve to score any point’ and needs to focus on delivering results rather than making promises.
Aston Martin’s recent Formula 1 upgrades have created new balance challenges with its AMR24 car, making it more difficult for drivers to perform at the edge. The team is working to address the issues, particularly the mid-corner understeer, as it looks to improve performance and close the gap with the front-runners.
Ahead of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, Yuki Tsunoda is keeping expectations in check regarding RB’s upgraded machinery, as the team looks to gain ground on Aston Martin in the constructors’ standings. The Japanese driver emphasizes the need to validate the upgrades on the track, with RB Technical Director Joey Egginton predicting a busy Friday practice session.