Rivals single out Aston Martin as F1 midfield team to watch
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Aston Martin's performance in 2023 Formula 1 winter testing has caught the eye of several drivers, with Alfa Romeo's Zhou Guanyu admitting Fernando Alonso seems to be very competitive.
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Aston Martin 'team to watch' after impressive testing performances
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Rivals single out Aston Martin as F1 midfield team to watch : r/formula1
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F1 season review: Did the Aston Martin train run off the tracks, or simply run out of steam?
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Lance Stroll says 'plenty of positives to take' for Aston Martin from Bahrain after P10 finish
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Hawkins completes first Formula 1 test for Aston Martin in Hungary · RaceFans
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Aston Martin aiming high with 2023 Formula 1 car as Fernando Alonso hails 'special' new team, F1 News
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Fernando Alonso reveals why he will not get 'stressed' about Aston Martin slump : PlanetF1
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Aston's 'new normal' in F1 depends on key external ingredient - The Race
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Aston Martin says focus now almost entirely on 2023 car
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F1 teams reveal upgrades for Canadian GP – Motorsport Week
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