The Aston Martin Formula 1 team attracted attention with a fast start to the 2023 season. However, as the season progressed, he faced tough competition as McLaren came to the front and was closely followed by other rivals. By the middle of the season, the team had fallen to fifth place and came under particular pressure from Alpine. However, they managed to maintain their fourth place with the points received by Fernando Alonso.
Changes in the Balance of Power
As the season progressed, there were some changes in the balance of power in Formula 1. Some teams have made significant progress, while others have not. Aston Martin had difficulty coping with these changes. Team principal Mike Krack stated that these changes in the balance of power are directly related to the progress made by the teams.
The difference with Red Bull
Aston Martin made an effort to close the gap to Red Bull Racing, but they could not achieve the results they wanted in this regard. While some rival teams managed to narrow the gap with Red Bull, Aston Martin could not close this gap and the gap even grew larger. This suggests that it has been a difficult season for the team.
Suzuka is a Special Track
Suzuka track, one of the turning points of the season, is considered a track where you can really test the performance of Formula 1 cars. Mike Krack stated that the performance at Suzuka required special evaluation and that the team should get more out of the car by running more races.
Conclusion
Things did not go as planned for the Aston Martin Formula 1 team in the middle of the season. However, the season is not over yet, and the team is believed to still have the potential to close the gap. The team will continue to work to improve their performance and collect more points in the remaining races.
