Aston Martin's ambition could be losing steam, Norris slams Red Bull for complaining instead of competing, and other big updates

Aston Martin's ambition could be losing steam

Aston Martin is in seventh place in the F1 standings and far from reaching Lawrence Stroll's goal of winning a title. Even with a £200 million factory and top designers like Adrian Newey, the team isn't improving as expected. Fernando Alonso, who is now 43, is struggling to score points, and Lance Stroll hasn't shown the form needed to win a championship. With financial struggles and no clear progress, the dream of winning a title feels further away than when Stroll first set the goal.

Click here to read the full article by Ben Hunt (motorsport.com)

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Norris slams Red Bull for complaining instead of competing

Lando Norris has stated that Red Bull should focus on improving their car instead of complaining about McLaren's legal performance. McLaren's impressive pace has raised questions about its flexibility, especially after a controversial design in Baku last year. Despite Jos Verstappen sharing footage of McLaren's wing flexing, both McLaren and Norris maintain that their car complies with the rules. Norris insists Red Bull should focus on catching up rather than fixating on alleged technical advantages.

Click here to read the full article by Taylor Powling (motorsportweek.com)

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Pirelli warns of high tire degradation at Bahrain GP

After the opening day at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Pirelli expects thermal degradation to be a major challenge for teams and drivers. The C1, C2, and C3 compounds are available, but the track's high temperatures will require a different strategy compared to Japan. Pirelli's Simone Berra noted that while the compounds are the same as in Suzuka, the high temperatures in Bahrain will cause higher thermal degradation, which could likely lead to a two-stop race.

Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net)

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How Sauber's new boss has begun his role

Jonathan Wheatley quietly began his role as Sauber's team principal this month, as he preferred to observe rather than announce grand plans. His focus is on evaluating the team's operations, drawing from his experience at Red Bull, where he helped transform the team into a dominant force. Although Sauber has faced challenges, Wheatley is positive about the team's energy and openness to improvement.

Click here to read the full article by Edd Straw (the-race.com)

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Doohan struggles after Suzuka crash

Jack Doohan had a major crash in Suzuka at the Japanese F1 race, but he did an amazing job getting into the Alpine F1 car on Sunday. After the race, footage showed Doohan struggling to get out of the car, which suggests he may have been hiding a serious injury.