Aston Martin has been struggling with poor development throughout the 2023 season. Their recent setback at the Japanese GP led them to revert back to their older floor specification, which they found to be more effective than their latest updates.
The team has been experimenting with different floor designs in an attempt to find their direction for the current campaign. While the AMR24 showed potential in the early rounds of the season, with Fernando Alonso often competing closely with McLaren and Mercedes, their race pace has been a weakness.
The introduction of a new floor specification at the Imola GP did not yield positive results for Aston Martin. Despite six months of testing various configurations, the team has not made significant progress in improving their performance.
During the recent Mexico GP, Aston Martin used the opportunity to test different floor specifications, ultimately deciding to go back to the Japanese GP design for the upcoming Brazilian GP. Fernando Alonso’s performance during Free Practice at Interlagos showed some promise, but it is still too early to draw any conclusions.
The lack of progress over the past year raises concerns about Aston Martin’s development and their prospects for the future. If the team fails to show improvement in the coming days, it could have a negative impact on their trajectory for the 2025 season. Additional insights reveal that the team may need to reevaluate their approach to development and strategy in order to remain competitive in the ever-evolving world of Formula 1.
