Aston Martin’s 2024 F1 campaign reflected dashed hopes but set the stage for potential resurgence in the sport’s future landscape.
2023 Season: Aston Martin F1’s early surprise as the second-strongest team with consistent podium finishes alongside Fernando Alonso was short-lived. A flawed development process led to a steady decline, leaving the team stuck in midfield. For 2024, the goal was clear: reverse this trend and show tangible progress with the AMR24.
However, the Silverstone-based team faced setbacks. The new car proved difficult for Alonso and Lance Stroll to handle, primarily due to instability. While Alonso excelled in the opening races (5th in Jeddah, 3rd on the grid in Shanghai), Aston Martin’s developmental struggles resurfaced, causing a familiar regression in the standings as the season advanced.
Initially the fifth-strongest team behind an untouchable top four, Lawrence Stroll’s squad soon found itself battling Haas, RB F1, and even Alpine by season’s end, far from the intended pursuit of Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, or Red Bull. Alonso’s brilliance shone despite a mid-season slump, but Stroll’s performance faded (no points in the final 11 Grands Prix) despite a strong second quarter of the campaign.
The team comfortably secured fifth in the Constructors’ Championship, buoyed by a solid opening third of the season (58 of 94 points scored after nine rounds) and Alonso’s consistency (70 points versus Stroll’s 24). Yet, the disappointment looms large compared to 2023’s promise (eight podiums, 280 points).
Off-track, a brighter note emerged with the recruitment of Adrian Newey. The British engineering mastermind may have limited impact on the 2025 car but holds the potential to reshape Aston Martin’s trajectory with the new regulations arriving in 2026.
Add to this the arrival of Enrico Cardile as technical director, replacing Dan Fallows, who clearly bore the brunt of this year’s disappointing season and development missteps. With fully operational infrastructure now in place at Silverstone, Aston Martin enters this new era of Formula 1 with a promising setup.
However, uncertainties linger on the driver front: Can Alonso, approaching 45 years old in early 2026, continue to defy the inevitable effects of age? And will Lance Stroll finally deliver in F1 after eight largely underwhelming seasons?
For now, the focus shifts to 2025, where Aston Martin must present a different face, crafting a car that is stable both in handling and development. While next year’s results may have little to no bearing on 2026, the Silverstone team needs to rebuild confidence and lay a foundation to perhaps surprise the F1 world again the following season.
| Category | Result |
|---|---|
| Constructors’ Championship | 5th (94 points) |
| Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 2 |
| Hat Tricks | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Laps Led | 0 |
| Laps Completed | 2,644 (91.55%) |
Driver Comparison
| Metric | Fernando Alonso | Lance Stroll | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race Results | 17 | 7 | Alonso leads |
| Qualifying | 19 | 5 | Alonso leads |
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