The season is becoming increasingly difficult for Aston Martin. The Brazilian Grand Prix marks the third consecutive race weekend where the team has ended without points. This is the worst streak for the Silverstone-based team since it started participating in Formula 1 under the Aston Martin name. For drivers Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso, the race ended in a major disappointment, characterized by brake problems.
Bizarre Dropout of Stroll in Formation Lap
Stroll’s race ended before it could properly begin. During the formation lap, things went wrong at turn 4, where the Canadian hit the wall with his Aston Martin. “It was very strange,” Stroll said afterwards. “As soon as I touched the brake, it locked up completely. From that moment on, I was just a passenger. There may have been a problem with the brakes, we need to investigate that.”
After the impact, Stroll attempted to get his car back on the track. However, he ended up in the gravel, making it impossible for him to continue. The start of the race was delayed as a result, but for Stroll, it was the end of the line.
Alonso Struggles with Brake Problems
Teammate Alonso also expressed his frustrations about the brake problems of the Aston Martin. Although he reached the finish line without incidents, his car proved to be far from competitive. Alonso had multiple issues with the brakes during restarts. “In the race, the car was clearly less competitive than in the qualification,” the Spaniard said. “I was struggling with brake problems. We clearly need to regroup and perform better in the remaining races.”
With the end of the season in sight, Aston Martin faces a challenge. The team used to be able to regularly compete for a podium spot, but now even scoring points seems a daunting task. To end the remaining races on a somewhat positive note, the team needs to find answers quickly.
