Sebastian Vettel trusts Aston Martin for the new version of the AMR22

Aston Martin has caused a lot of ink to flow in Catalonia. With their new aerodynamic package, the Silverstone team has completely changed direction after a failed start to the season. Problem is, the AMR22 closely resembles the design of the RB18. The resemblance is currently limited to the eye since the FIA ​​approved it after technical inspections on the sidelines of the Spanish Grand Prix.

It was then expected that Aston Martin would take a big step forward in racing, demonstrating the real progress of the AMR22 and its new elements. Missed. In Catalonia, Sebastian Vettel et Lance stroll did not pass the threshold of Q1 before respectively ranking 11th and 15th the next day. “ It was an incredible effort to get so many parts out and onto the track for both cars, advances Sebastian Vettel. Obviously, we haven't seen a massive increase in performance yet. But it was a little different. I think we learned a lot over the weekend.

In qualifying we expected a little more, so we were a little disappointed. But in the race we were good and we just missed the points. There is still a lot of work to do, I think the accumulation of laps has really helped us understand where the car is now and where we need to take it in the future »

The AMR22 in the Barcelona pit lane. © Jérémy Satis/AUTOhebdo

Several possible directions for Aston Martin

With this change of direction, Sebastian Vettel has confidence in his team but does not expect a splash in the streets of Monaco this weekend. “ I think it's a little hard to know what to expect, continues the four-time world champion. The leading cars will stay in the lead. I think it might mix things up a bit, but I don't know in what sense. The cars are just different this year, we'll see how everyone does. » The German still remains confident about the potential of this new version of the AMR22 « totally different » from that seen during previous meetings.

The new style pontoon Red Bull was part of one of Aston Martin's options for this new technical regulation. After a lack of progress since the start of the season, the team and engineers have fallen back on this plan B. “ We had the opportunity to explore different avenues this year from a design perspective with the team, underlines Sebastian Vettel. We didn't want to be stuck in one lane. There was uncertainty about which path was most promising, so the decision was made early on. From there it was a big effort because it's basically a new car. » After six Grands Prix, Aston Martin has still not taken off in the Manufacturers' standings with only 6 points on the clock in 9th place, only ahead Williams. 

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