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“We are using now Mercedes’ wind tunnel and obviously limited on time, limited when in the week they allowed us to go there and things. So I think to have our own wind tunnel and use [it] wisely during the week, in the moments that are needed, I think that will be a huge step forward.
“And I think the factory as well, we cannot forget Aston Martin [as they were] two years ago, still on a very small building from Racing Point, Force India. And now, we [have] double the personnel and we have this new facility.
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“So, step by step, we have all [we need] to have that first race win and hopefully [we will be] fighting for championships in the future. I’m aware that this takes time, and I don’t have that time in a way. But I’m relaxed and I’m enjoying the journey.”
Given Newey’s start date, the designer is likely to be focused on preparations for 2026 when he arrives – a year in which a new set of technical regulations will be introduced into the sport.
But when pushed on whether Newey could also potentially have an influence on 2025, Alonso responded: “I don’t think so. I would like to say yes, but honestly, I don’t think so. March ‘25, I think the focus for most of the teams will be ‘26 projects and the change of regulations.
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