Fernando Alonso has expressed his agreement with Aston Martin’s policy not to implement small improvements to the car until the situation with the Honda engine and its reliability are resolved. The Spanish driver believes it is preferable to focus on significant improvements that can really change the team’s standings in the Formula 1 championship.
In the last Miami Grand Prix, Aston Martin did not present performance updates, unlike most competitors, to focus on solutions to the engine vibrations that had affected the start of the season. Now, with this problem resolved, the team plans to improve the integration of the gear shift, another critical point for the drivers during the race.
Aston Martin seeks to resolve all reliability issues to have a constant data point during races, and thus to determine the path forward for the development of the car. Alonso has supported this decision, stating that it is only viable to implement small improvements if they can mean a considerable change in their current position.
“I am calm because I understand the situation,” Alonso commented. “If we only gain a tenth or two each race, we do not change our position, we remain at P20 or P19.” Therefore, the driver has emphasized the importance of not wasting resources and efforts until a substantial performance improvement can be guaranteed.
Despite the challenges, Alonso is optimistic about the team’s future. His confidence in the evolution of the improvements is aimed at after the summer break, when the team is expected to bring significant updates.
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