One year is not the other. Whilst Aston Martin got on the podium eight times in '24, the tally in the current F1 season stands at zero. The unpleasant news for the British team: only good luck seems to ensure that will change in the second half of the season. Lance Stroll thinks last year's performance has put sand in the eyes of the outside world. Indeed, his conclusion is: We are not and have not (yet) been a top team. He explains why Aston Martin lost the battle to Red Bull, McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari.