During the 2025 British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone, Fernando Alonso tested a significant upgrade package for Aston Martin, focusing on a new floor and rear aerodynamic enhancements. The upgrades were introduced to boost the car’s competitiveness in a tightly contested Formula 1 grid. In Free Practice 1 (FP1), Alonso ran the new floor, while teammate Lance Stroll used the older specification to gather comparative data. By Free Practice 2 (FP2), the upgrades were fitted to Stroll’s car as well. Alonso noted that the new package operates optimally at a different ride height, requiring setup optimization. He highlighted that even small performance gains, such as one-tenth to one-and-a-half tenths of a second, could be significant given the close competition. The team also experimented with a less unloaded rear wing to evaluate different configurations. Alonso expressed optimism about the upgrades, suggesting they could position Aston Martin closer to the front-runners, with further developments potentially arriving at the next Grand Prix. The upgrades are part of Aston Martin’s push to improve performance, building on lessons from earlier upgrades in Imola.
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