Aston Martin podiums “not enough” for Lawrence Stroll’s F1 ambitions

After finishing seventh in 2022, Aston Martin has made a major leap forward, holding second in the constructors’ standings after three races by virtue of Fernando Alonso’s three consecutive podiums.

It is the most significant year-on-year improvement for an F1 team in many seasons, but Stroll’s ambitions reach much further.

The Canadian billionaire has been assembling a team to fight for world titles within the next few years by headhunting top talent from rival teams,…