F1 Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso points to added value Stroll: ‘We benefit from each other in different ways’

Although the outside world sometimes questions Lance Stroll’s credentials, Fernando Alonso explains that the 25-year-old Canadian’s work is important to him. While the Spaniard sometimes avoids problems, Stroll is more sensitive to problems.

Stroll started his eighth year in the Premier class in 2024. As a big fan, but especially a sponsor, father Lawrence also came and is now the owner of Aston Martin. Yet Alonso in particular seems to be leading the way for the Silverstone team. However, the Spaniard – who announced his contract extension last week – believes Stroll’s value is significant. Because the things he doesn’t take, the 25-year-old driver takes.

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Stroll’s important role

In a press conference in China, the two-time champion explains: “I think we have two different driving styles. In some circumstances we have two different feelings about the car. I think Lance is more sensitive to things than me and that’s it. , I think it’s very important for the team.” In the Spaniard’s eyes, the car is optimized for Touring and Alonso is reaping the benefits. “I think the analysis that Lance can do and bring the team back is important for us and to improve the car. Sometimes I don’t pay attention to things. And that’s not good.”

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Benefit from each other in different ways

Alonso doesn’t need long to get used to the car, but sometimes he needs help with that last percentage. “I can drive any car at any time and get 90 percent. But to get 100 percent of the car’s capacity, sometimes I can’t do that without, as I said, sometimes the help of my partner in the specifics. of issues of setting or balancing here and there. ” Therefore, walking plays an important role in this case. “So I think we benefit from each other in a lot of different ways. And that’s a good thing right now.”

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