It's 2023, and five races in, Aston Martin has already secured four podium finishes and 102 points in the standings, establishing itself as the second-best team on the grid behind Red Bull. Two years later, and again, five races in — that tally has more than halved, with the British team earning a measly 10 points.
It's a clear sign of regression from the Silverstone-based team. Although it’s true that Aston Martin is already looking ahead to 2026 with its new car and regulations which offer the outfit the opportunity to start from scratch, 2025 cannot be treated as a “wasted” year.
