Fallows hopes for Aston Martin's victory: "There are circuits where things don't always go as expected"

Dan Fallows is hoping Aston Martin can secure a victory this season, but at the same time, the technical director of the Silverstone-based team strives to remain realistic. In this phase of the season, Aston Martin aims to maximize points and further develop the car. This will be crucial in the battle against Ferrari and Mercedes, as it has become clear that overtaking on the track is not always easy.

With four podium finishes in the first five races, Aston Martin has clearly demonstrated that the team has taken a step forward. Currently, Red Bull Racing seems unbeatable, but Aston Martin still aspires to a victory. "I would like to say that a win is possible this season," Fallows states to international media. "There are, of course, circuits where things don't always go as expected. Sometimes cars with specific characteristics can stand out, for example, in Monaco."

However, the technical director doesn't want to set overly high expectations for the team and drivers just yet. Despite Fernando Alonso's recent third-place finish in Miami, the Spaniard ended up over 26 seconds behind Max Verstappen. "Honestly, I think we are realistic about our current situation. Our focus is truly on maximizing the performance of the car in the shortest possible time. We will see what rewards that brings."

Fallows: "Limited opportunities for overtaking in the races"

Aston Martin is currently battling with Ferrari and Mercedes. Overtaking during the race has become crucial, but in Baku, it seemed almost impossible to overtake on the track. "Monaco is also an extreme example, but we know that there are circuits where we have to extract the maximum from the car during qualifying because there are limited opportunities for overtaking in the races. That will apply to all circuits," Fallows admits.