Since Fernando Alonso stepped on the podium at the Bahrain Grand Prix, the “accusations” began from Red Bull. Christian Horner, Helmut Marko It’s included Sergio Perez making jokes with Alonso by his side.
“Today we have three Red Bull cars on the podium”, said the Mexican driver to the laughter of Alonso and Max Verstappen, winner of the race. But… do the Aston Martin and the Red Bull really look the same after the change of And the fallows?
mike crackThe Aston boss has argued that the current car is just the basis for what’s to come: development which will begin next week at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
The design of pontoons is one of the reasons for this protest from Red Bull. That’s not the case up front, however, where the spoiler looks even more Mercedes-like. It must be remembered that Eric Blandinanother Aston Martin signing, comes from the Silver Arrows.
Also, it is important to mention that Aston Martin is a customer of Mercedes engines, so it shares a power unit and a gearbox. Something fundamental in the development of the car.
Therefore, the Aston is not a car. “copy” of Red Bull, as denounced by Marko or Horner. And it also shares some similarities with Mercedes. At Red Bull, they have no reason to complain.
But these “protests” are frequent in Formula 1. In particular against teams which become rivals, as is the case with Aston Martin. In the first race they have already shown that they are a strong contender for big things this season.
Saudi Arabia and Australia are the next two appointments. And there will come the first evolutions. Lawrence Promenade He wants to put all the meat on the grill and give Alonso a championship car as soon as possible. Even in 2023.