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BARRETTO: How Aston Martin surged up the F1 pecking order – and why there should be plenty more to come
F1 Correspondent & Presenter
Lawrence BarrettoThe Australian Grand Prix was a landmark occasion for Aston Martin as it was the first time in the brand’s Formula 1 history that the team have placed two cars inside the top four.
More impressively, it was Fernando Alonso’s third consecutive third-place podium, continuing his 100% record in that position in 2023 and providing further confirmation that Aston Martin have made a genuine leap forward this season after finishing seventh last year.
READ MORE: Alonso reflects on ‘rollercoaster of emotions’ race as he takes third place in Melbourne
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