In it Austrian Grand Prix Points will be distributed on both Saturday and Sunday. First with the sprint and then with the traditional race. A double chance for Fernando Alonso keep adding points: Checo Perez He is close in the drivers’ classification… but the Spaniard is thinking of the Constructors’ World Championship with Aston Martin.
This has been expressed in previous statements provided by the team: “”I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do. The objective will be to maintain this form and score as many points for the team as we try to regain second place in the constructors’ championship”.
“It was fantastic to be back on the podium in Canada. The improvements we have made to the car seem to be working well and we will continue to optimize the set-up for Austria,” said the two-time F1 champion.
Mercedes has 167 points and Aston Martin, 154. A more than salvageable difference. But for this he will need the help of Lance Stroll, who is signing a more than bumpy start to the season.
The appearance of the sprint will be what marks the weekend: “Our weekend changes slightly with the sprint format, which means that FP1 is very focused on setting up the car and reaching the necessary speed before qualifying. Friday afternoon.”
“The sprint race on Saturday brings an additional element to take into account throughout the weekend, since we try to maximize our points“, Fernando has sentenced.
Aston Martin improvements
Aston Martin has reduced the loss in fast corner. And he also works on DRS. Top speed is essential to catch up with the Red Bulls. After eight races, Alonso is closer than ever to max verstappen (nine seconds away in Canada).
He AMR23 It’s the surprise of the year. From being a car at the end of the grid to being second or third. That is what the Asturian has achieved with his arrival. And there are many more steps to take.
