How Aston Martin 'miracle' earned P12 and P14 for Bahrain GP

Aston Martin enjoyed their most competitive outing of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll advancing to Q2 on merit. The team noted that the circuit layout, which features fewer straights and more corners, perfectly suited their car's characteristics compared to recent struggling performances. While the team successfully maximized their opportunities, including benefiting from grid penalties for others, Alonso and Stroll both maintained a cautious outlook for the race. They acknowledged that their lack of straight-line speed remains a significant hurdle, and while this weekend shows progress, they anticipate continued difficulties when the calendar returns to tracks with long straights.