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Why Aston and McLaren are testing F1 Pirellis that may never race

The two-day test is the latest step in Pirelli’s programme of no-blanket slick running, although it is set to be compromised by rain.

Autosport · Aug 1, 2023

F1 teams surprised by FIA's Spa shootout tyre call

It obliged Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll to switch from intermediates to medium rather than soft tyres on a drying track, with the Canadian subsequently crashing heavily on his final lap.

Autosport · Jul 29, 2023

F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen tops sprint shootout from Piastri by 0.011s

The two Ferrari drivers ended up third and fourth with Carlos Sainz ahead, while Charles Leclerc made a small error on his final Q3 lap that proved costly in the fight for pole.

Motorsport · Jul 29, 2023

McLaren a "true contender" for second best F1 team now - Russell

McLaren went three rounds in 2023 before scoring a point as it struggled to find competitive form out of its car.

Motorsport · Jul 25, 2023

Alonso says Aston Martin fifth fastest F1 team after Hungarian GP

Alonso finished in that position in Hungary last weekend, a place ahead of team-mate Lance Stroll.

Autosport · Jul 25, 2023

IMSA Lime Rock: Heart of Racing Astons take both class wins

The 160-minute race got underway with Ross Gunn leading the GTD Pro field in the No. 23 Heart of Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT3. He got away cleanly from Jack Hawksworth in the No. 14 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 and Antonio Garcia in the Corvette Racing C8.R.

Motorsport · Jul 22, 2023

Friday favourite: The stalwart Aston that almost cooked its drivers

Tomas Enge’s long stint as part of Prodrive’s sportscar operation yielded great success. He won the GTS class at the Le Mans 24 Hours with the Ferrari 550 Maranello in 2003 and claimed the Le Mans Series LMP1 crown in 2009 aboard the Lola-Aston Martin. But despite not managing to…

Autosport · Jul 14, 2023

Krack: British GP was “damage limitation” for Aston Martin F1

Alonso lost out to both cars of Red Bull, McLaren and Mercedes, but Krack sees the positives as the team still outscored rivals Ferrari by six points to three, although Mercedes made a net gain of 18 points.

Autosport · Jul 13, 2023

Aston Martin Valour celebrates 110 years of the British sports car manufacturer

Unashamedly macho, the limited-edition Aston Martin Valour is a birthday gift for moneyed enthusiasts of old-school driving sensations

Wallpaper · Jul 11, 2023

Aston Martin Opens New F1 HQ At Silverstone, Celebrates 110th Anniversary

A 110-car parade of Aston Martins lapped the track.

Motor1 · Jul 10, 2023