Alonso and Stroll eager to hit the track with evolved AMR25

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Following the unveiling of Aston Martin's 2025 contender, the AMR25, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll shared their thoughts on their new car and their expectations for the upcoming season.

The driver pairing, now entering its third consecutive year together, is the joint longest on the grid for 2025, bringing a solid blend of continuity and experience to the team.

Both drivers were limited last season by the relative underperformance of Team Silverstone’s 2024-spec machine.

However, Alonso comfortably outscored his Canadian team mate by 46 points despite finishing just P9 in the Drivers’ standings while Aston concluded the year fifth in F1’s Constructors’ Championship.

Alonso: ‘I’m Ready to Help This Team Get Stronger’

For Alonso, 2025 marks his record-breaking 22nd season in Formula 1, extending his legacy as one of the sport’s most enduring and competitive drivers.

The two-time World Champion remains laser-focused on pushing Aston Martin forward after a mixed 2024 campaign.

"We learnt a lot in 2024 and the team have been using that as a driving force as we head into this season with the AMR25n” he said.

Acknowledging the fierce competition expected in what will be the final year under the current regulations, Alonso is confident that Aston Martin has put in the work to stay in the fight.

"The competition is going to be very tight in this last year of the current regulations, but I know the team have been working hard at the AMRTC to make sure we are ready.

"I'm excited to get back on track; I am ready to help this team get stronger and continue this journey with Aston Martin Aramco."

Stroll: ‘2025 Is a Key Year for Us’

For Stroll, 2025 marks his ninth season in F1 and his seventh in his father’s team, making him the most experienced Canadian driver in F1 history. The 26-year-old sees this season as a critical step forward for the team.

"Everyone at the AMRTC has put in a lot of work over the winter to improve for 2025,” commented the 26-year-old.

“As a team, we all want to perform well and we will continue to learn over the course of the year."

Stroll highlighted the ambition and long-term vision at Aston Martin, emphasizing how the team’s infrastructure and personnel are setting the foundation for future success.

"What we are building here is such an exciting project with great tools and talented people, and 2025 is a key year for us to make progress.

"I'm looking forward to the season ahead and getting back in the cockpit, starting with pre-season testing in Bahrain."

Indeed, Alonso and Stroll will get their first taste of the AMR25 when they take to the Bahrain International Circuit for a promotional event ahead of official pre-season testing next Wednesday.

With expectations high and a competitive midfield battle looming, Aston Martin’s longest-standing driver pairing is ready to take the next step in their team’s evolution.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.