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Newsweek
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Lance Stroll Trashes Aston Martin Car In An Explosive Rant
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll voiced his displeasure with the current car in an explicit-loaded rant. Stroll started the British Grand Prix in P17, but the rain and safety cars allowed the 26-year-old to work his way up the grid and score points. He ran as high as third and looked on for a potential podium finish. Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg ended up securing the last step on the podium. Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on in the Pitlane during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton, England. Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on in the Pitlane during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton, England. Photo byStroll finished seventh, netting a nice haul of points for the driver, though his radio message after the race was extremely blunt: "Yeah crazy is an understatement, I mean it's the worst piece of sh*t I've ever driven to be honest," he told his engineer. The statement from Stroll isn't rare - he is known for losing his temper. According to ESPN, the Canadian driver damaged multiple items in the team's garage after being eliminated in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. He ended up not racing in Spain due to a hand injury, which potentially resulted from his frustration. Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Stroll was notably upset about how his season went. "So I think there's, there's definitely, you know, just been like some cr*p going on and just not kind of putting it together," he said. In the same press conference, the long-time F1 driver hit back at critics who believe that he doesn't even want to race in the sport. "I think Formula 1 is a business with very short-minded opinions," he added. "And if you have two good races, you're the best driver in the world. And if you have two bad ones, you're not good enough. You shouldn't be here anymore and you're s**t. "So I think you know that's the business. That's how it's always been. It's how it always will be. "I think you know when you have a crap day. You don't enjoy having a crap day. If you have a good day, you enjoy having a good day. So I think that's just how it is." This season, Stroll has scored 20 points at the halfway mark of the season. He scored those points in three out of the first 12 races. Aside from those impressive finishes, he typically does not fight for points and is often stuck at the back of the grid. Stroll will hope for a more comfortable time behind the wheel of the Aston Martin in the second half of the season. More F1 news: How Lewis Hamilton Made the F1 Movie Production More Expensive For more F1 news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Fernando Alonso Champions Max Verstappen's 'Fighting' Spirit Amid Red Bull Woes
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Aston Martin Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has commented on Max Verstappen's fighting spirit, highlighting his urge to win, despite Red Bull's RB21 F1 car holding him back. The Spaniard admitted that Red Bull has not given Verstappen the best car to fight a championship battle. Red Bull dominated the current ground effect era that began in 2022, thanks in part to cars designed by aero guru Adrian Newey. The superior performance ensured the team won all but one Grand Prix the following year in 2023. However, Red Bull began experiencing balance problems on the RB20 F1 car after Newey announced his exit in mid-2024. McLaren Racing's resurgence around the same time meant Red Bull lost out on a constructors' championship victory, but Verstappen managed to win his fourth drivers' title. Fast forward to 2025, and one can see that car problems continue to affect the team's performance. Yuki Tsunoda, who was promoted to the seat alongside Verstappen early in the season, continues to find it challenging to adapt to the RB21. Verstappen has won only two races in the first ten Grands Prix of the season so far, a stark contrast to his seven wins from the first ten races last year. He secured P5 despite having dropped to P10 after spinning out in the previous round at Silverstone. Despite the car challenges, the Dutch driver is third in the Drivers' Standings below both McLaren drivers, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team in parc ferme during Sprint qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at... Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team in parc ferme during Sprint qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 02, 2025 in Miami, Florida. MoreAlonso praised Verstappen for his flawless performances while addressing his 2025 campaign. Speaking to DAZN, as quoted by Planet F1, he said: "I don't think much has changed this season compared to other seasons. I think Verstappen has had his best season to date every year. "In 2021, he stole the championship away from Lewis Hamilton and then he dominated for several years in a row. He didn't have the most dominant car last year and won the championship with several races to go. "This year, he may not even have a car that's one of the best two or three, but he's still fighting along. He always performs at the top level. It's another task for Red Bull to give him a car to fight for the championship. But there is no doubt about him." Adding to Red Bull's woes is the sudden ousting of team principal Christian Horner, who served the team for 20 years. He has been replaced by former Racing Bulls team boss Laurent Mekies. Given the problems with Red Bull's title challenger and Horner's exit last week, it remains to be seen how that will affect the team's performance for the remainder of the season, especially Verstappen, who is being linked to a potential move to Mercedes.
Newsweek
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Fernando Alonso Left Steaming After Aston Martin Strategy Blunder
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso finished the British Grand Prix in P9 - taking home a solid points haul - though he was not impressed with the team's strategy decisions. Despite finishing in the points, Alonso felt there were points left on the track and the team failed to capitalize on the various safety cars and changing conditions. "It seems that P3 was very possible. I started P7, finished P9. Nico started P18, finished P3," he told the media after the race. "So I think if you get it right, we know in these mixed conditions how good the result could be. Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team scoots in the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 6, 2025 in Northampton, United Kingdom. Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team scoots in the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 6, 2025 in Northampton, United Kingdom. Photo by"It seems that we are not nailing the strategy always on these conditions, especially on my side of the garage. For whatever reason, we are always a little bit slow to react." Alonso was furious with the team during the race as his teammate, Lance Stroll, managed to make up several positions by staying out during safety cars. Those decisions weren't made from Alonso's side of the garage, which led to frustration on the radio. His luck eventually turned his way after Alonso made the bold decision to pit for slick tires on lap 38 of the race. He was the first driver to take the risk and put on the medium tire. At first, he was sliding around due to the track still being wet, but he eventually managed to make the switch pay off. The decision to opt for the medium tire helped him move up from P14 to eventually finish ninth, although graining issues limited his ability to pass other cars. After the race, Alonso was left wondering what could have been if he had been in a similar position to Stroll, who ran in third for a good part of the race. "Yeah, I don't know, I would like to have his track position to be honest and try to feel the deg from that because I was P14 when everyone switches to dry, so I don't know," the Spanish driver said. "I think he was with the soft at the end, so maybe we grained the tyres more than the others because I had the medium and I had some graining as well, so I imagine the soft was maybe even worse." While dropping two positions from his starting spot is a bitter pill to swallow, Alonso did well to rescue some points. For the second half of the season, Aston Martin will need to review its strategy to identify areas for improvement and avoid missing out on more points. British Grand Prix Race Results Lando Norris - McLaren Oscar Piastri - McLaren Nico Hulkenberg - Sauber Lewis Hamilton - Ferrari Max Verstappen - Red Bull Pierre Gasly - Alpine Lance Stroll - Aston Martin Alex Albon - Williams Fernando Alonso - Aston Martin George Russell - Mercedes Oliver Bearman - Haas Carlos Sainz - Williams Esteban Ocon - Haas Charles Leclerc - Ferrari Yuki Tsunoda - Red Bull DNF 16. Kimi Antonelli - Mercedes 17. Isack Hadjar - Racing Bulls 18. Gabriel Bortoleto - Sauber 19. Liam Lawson - Racing Bulls 20. Franco Colapinto - Alpine More F1 news: How Lewis Hamilton Made the F1 Movie Production More Expensive For more F1 news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Fernando Alonso and Liam Lawson Share a Laugh After Rivalry Ends
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Formula One veteran Fernando Alonso and Liam Lawson were seen laughing together after the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, a sign that the two drivers had settled their differences following a heated clash during last year's United States Grand Prix. The 2024 sprint race in Austin saw Alonso and Lawson battle for 16th place when the latter defended his position aggressively. The clash then spilled onto the pit lane after the race. Lawson revealed later that Alonso threatened to "screw" him during qualifying. Speaking after the race, the Kiwi driver said: "I understand he had a pretty horrible race so I can understand why he's upset. Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App RB chats with Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team following their battle on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red... Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App RB chats with Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team following their battle on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 29, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria. More"But if I did anything wrong I'd have got a penalty. "It is what it is, it's part of it – it doesn't bother me." He added: "He said he would screw me, and I guess he kept his word. I don't know. He was really upset. I'm not sure why - we were racing for P16, and I don't know why he was so upset. "It is what it is. Hopefully, he can get over it. And we'll move forward." Alonso said he avoided a big crash with Lawson. He explained: "On the straight, I think we nearly crashed, like I did with Lance two years ago, at 300 km/h or something, and then, the way he squeezed, out of the corners, to the track limits itself, in lap one of [19]." He added: "Everyone on track is behaving as he wants, and for me, today was unnecessary. "Everyone can have different opinions. I'm OK with that. You know, it's 24 races, so you meet somewhere in the journey." Tensions escalated during the Miami sprint race this year when Lawson made contact with Alonso's AMR25, causing him to spin and crash into the wall. Now though, the pair of drivers were seen chatting happily after the race at the Red Bull Ring, where Lawson secured an impressive P6 finish, while Alonso finished seventh. According to MARCA, Alonso approached Lawson to congratulate him on his points finish. Lawson laughed when the Spaniard opened up on how he was able to remain close to him in the DRS zones. Alonso said: "From Turn 4 to 9, I treated it as if it were a time trial, and then at Turn 9, I caught the first detection zone (DRS detection zone), and from there, I used DRS until Turn 1, I used detection again and got DRS until Turn 3. And the same at Turn 4. Then until the new one, like a time trial, and so on for 60 laps. Like a cycling time trial, but without any relays."
Newsweek
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Aston Martin F1 Boss Breaks Silence on Lance Stroll's Form After Injury
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Aston Martin Racing CEO and Team Principal Andy Cowell has offered his verdict on the situation that unfolded before the Spanish Grand Prix, when pain in Lance Stroll's wrist caused him to miss out on the race. The event led many to speculate on the cause of the injury, and whether Stroll's alleged bad temper had caused it. While the Canadian driver took part in qualifying in Barcelona, securing a P14 starting position, he withdrew from Sunday's Grand Prix. Now, Stroll is all set to participate in his home race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, leading Cowell to talk about Stroll's enthusiasm to get back in his car. Speaking to the media in Canada, he said: Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team walks in the paddock during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team walks in the paddock during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain."I think we have to respect the fact that all the drivers are ultra competitive and elite athletes. And the competitive nature means that they want to drive, they want to be in the race, they want to see the 5 red lights go out and have the experience of the 310 km race, and I've got a huge admiration for all the drivers and that competitive spirit and you see that across the whole team. "Nobody wants to miss a race. But when, for medical reasons, things get too much and you've got to stop, and that was the situation on Saturday in Barcelona. "But let's think positively and look forward to the determination to get back in the car. The steps that have been taken, and these are steps that Lance has wanted to do, to quickly get into the factory and work with the engineers, work on '26. "Get in the simulator, take priority in the simulator over the tests that were going on, and then get to Paul Ricard and drive the car hard there and then come for this race weekend. Hats off to that journey." Stroll had suffered from broken wrists ahead of the 2023 F1 season in a cycling incident, for which he underwent surgery. However, he continued to feel the pain until the race weekend in Barcelona. When Cowell was asked for further details on why the problem wasn't addressed much earlier, he said: "We have to respect everybody's medical privacy in situations like that. "I think you know Lance is a determined racer. He was the most upset that he wasn't driving Sunday in Barcelona, and he has been the most determined person in the whole team to make sure that he's here this weekend." Revealing Stroll's recent days that saw him test at Circuit Paul Ricard, Cowell said: "I've been super impressed with the Lance has got stuck into the journey. "He's been in the factory a couple of times, working with people both on this year's championship and next year's championship, having lunch with Adrian, catching up with him on his thoughts on where we are as a team and where we're moving forwards. And then going to Paul Ricard like you say before and having run in the simulator in the factory beforehand. It's been a busy few days, but everything's gone exceptionally well."
