“A win is possible this season,” Dan Fallows claims Aston Martin can challenge Red Bull to score their maiden F1 victory in 2023
Dan Fallows expressed his desire to win a race this season, he acknowledged that certain circuits and car characteristics could play a role in their success.
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Fernando Alonso sprays champagne on Red Bull teammates at Bahrain GP (Credits: Formula Nerds)
Aston Martin have been the biggest surprise of the 2023 F1 season, as the team had a solid opening five races. They have undergone a significant technical makeover for this year and have a pace advantage over their rivals. Red Bull have won all the races so far, but with four podium places, Aston Martin’s new technical director Dan Fallows believes they might have a good chance of winning their first race this season.
Speaking of their ambitions, Fallows conveys his yearning for triumph, stating, “I would love to say that a win is possible this season.” Adopting a pragmatic outlook, Fallows also noted, “Honestly, I think we are realistic about our situation where we are at the moment.” However, he indicated that there are circuits where the usual patterns may not apply, and cars with specific characteristics could potentially have an advantage.
Over the winter, Fernando Alonso switched to Aston Martin. Though this decision was criticized, it turned out to be his finest move in almost a decade. He has four podiums from the first five races and is now third in the driver standings. After a decade of waiting, the Spaniard’s next triumph appears to be within reach with the Silverstone-based team. Alonso’s most recent victory came in the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix when he started fifth on the grid.
Dan Fallows highlights the importance of qualifying
While overtaking opportunities may be limited on certain circuits, Fallows underlines the importance of qualifying performance. He stated, “There will always be some which are easier to overtake and some which aren’t.” He is aware that in certain tracks like Monaco, overtaking might be difficult and the outcome might depend on the qualifying.
Aston Martin are in a three-way fight with Ferrari and Mercedes for second spot. And Ferrari have had an edge over them in qualifying, while Mercedes are closer to them in race trim.
Dan Fallows‘ arrival at Aston Martin has heralded a significant turnaround for the team. Having joined from Red Bull over the winter, Fallows’ expertise and influence have propelled Aston Martin from a seventh-place finish in the previous season to their current position of second in the Constructors’ Standings.
Aston Martin had a faultless run up to this point, except for the DRS issue in Baku. They will be aiming to maintain their success the following weekend in Imola. The race has been run under wet conditions for the past two years, and the prediction is for a hat trick of precipitation.
As Aston Martin set their sights on their first Formula 1 victory in 2023, Dan Fallows’ ambition drives the team forward. They are fully aware of the challenges posed by different circuits. However, their determination remains unwavering. It remains to be seen if the team will break Fernando’s winless drought and take their first win this season.
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