2024 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Highlights

 

Aston Martin F1 Team

 

The team had mixed fortunes on Saturday at the 2024 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Fernando scored more points to build on our double top-ten finish in Bahrain, while Lance unfortunately had to retire following an accident.

Fernando showed a solid pace to earn fifth place, finishing ahead of Mercedes cars and Lando Norris’s McLaren. He had George Russell close behind him for much of the race, but he managed the gap to the Briton well to secure more good points at the start of this season.

Fernando Alonso

I’m thrilled with my fifth-place finish in today’s race. Finishing in front of one McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes is an excellent result for the team and probably around the maximum we can achieve.

It was intense from start to finish, and I had George [Russell] close behind for most of the race. With over 40 laps on the complex set of tyres, we went into the unknown a little, but we managed it all well and could make the one-stop strategy work. We will keep chasing more performance and focus on the long term, as it’s a very long season ahead.

Lance Stroll

It was a disappointing way to conclude a good weekend. I’d been pushing hard in those opening laps—the cars around us were faster, and the tyres were already struggling. I was trying to build a gap and just clipped the wall.

There are positives to take away. The team has scored points in both races, and we feel there’s more pace to unlock in the car. I’m already looking ahead to Australia—it’s a race and a country I enjoy, and I’m sure we can regain momentum.

Mike Krack, Team Principal:

Fernando’s strong drive earned the team 10 points. Both drivers were under much pressure initially and had to push very hard for position. Unfortunately, Lance’s small mistake came with a high price. This is an unforgiving street circuit; all that matters in such situations is Lance’s OK.

Thank you to everyone on the team for their strenuous efforts—it has been a busy three weeks in the Middle East. Overall, we have made a positive start, have lots of data to return to Silverstone, and are already focusing on the next race.




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