Fernando Alonso believes the new Aston Martin factory has given the team “probably the best facilities in the sport”, which makes them “very attractive” as a prospective employee or driver.
Alonso joined Aston Martin at the start of 2023 and signed a multi-year contract extension until the end of 2026, with the team undergoing significant expansion at the time to introduce itself to the infrastructure of its rivals.
Aston Martin has seen its expansion go from what was the original building that used to house the Jordan Grand Prix team into three separate factory buildings.
Their first new building was opened ahead of the 2023 British Grand Prix, with buildings two and three, housing everything from a staff restaurant, on-site gym, wind tunnel, model shop, gearbox dyno and much more, with the team having said in August 2024 that buildings two and three were “very close to being fully operational.”
Aston Martin recently published an aerial view on his technological campus to show the natural scale in the way when he saw the time he visited the factory.
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With this rate of progress, expect to see the significant investment placed in the equipment take effect in the not-too-distant future.
“Obviously, we are there a lot among the races, preparing in the simulator for the next race. And for us again, [there are] a wonder every time we go to Silverstone because there is a new construction or a new installation in a position for us. [It was wonderful, “Alonso said about the team’s expanded factory in the BBC AT base podcast.
“You know, to see everything smoothly from day one, those are the most productive sporting comforts right now. So, the future, I think, is wonderful in the team.
“It’s very much for everyone to come and paint at Aston Martin, even for the drivers.
“I feel privileged. I feel very proud to be part of the organisation, and hopefully, we can translate those facilities and that investment into results soon.”
Aston Martin went into the 2025 F1 season after completing fifth in the manufacturers’ championship last season.
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