Fernando Alonso made the change from Alpine to Aston Martin for the 2023 Components 1 season, and his new staff is already making use of the two-time F1 champion’s star energy with a video that includes Alonso behind the wheel of the Aston Martin DBX707 SUV.
Alonso philosophizes concerning the excellent lap, noting that whereas computer systems can predict the restrict, a driver’s instinct can exceed it. But, in a voiceover over a mock take a look at session at an unnamed monitor, Alonso concedes that the proper lap “is all the time out of attain.”
The Spaniard’s dealing with of the DBX707 is dramatic however does not seem to be the work of a driver trying to obtain the proper lap. There’s some untidy sliding, and a little bit of grass will get clipped. Nonetheless, it is spectacular to observe a double F1 champion hustle this SUV round a monitor.
Aimed on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, the DBX707 is an upgraded model of the common DBX, boasting extra energy, a stiffer chassis, and larger brakes to deal with all of it. The dual-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 makes 697 hp and 663 lb-ft of torque, will increase of 155 hp and 147 lb-ft over the common DBX. All-wheel drive remains to be commonplace, however the 707 makes use of a 9-speed computerized with a torque converter as an alternative of the usual DBX’s 9-speed dual-clutch gearbox to deal with the additional energy.
Would-be Alonsos can use the brand new transmission for racing-style launches at 4,000 rpm, getting the DBX707 from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and on to a prime pace of 193 mph. Aston Martin has additionally mentioned taking the DBX707 to the Nürburgring to problem the Cayenne’s lap report, and whereas one was spied on the ‘Ring in 2022, we’ve not obtained any updates since then. A brand new report can be a great way to rejoice Aston’s one hundred and tenth anniversary this yr.
Alonso joins Aston Martin’s F1 staff this yr because the alternative for Sebastian Vettel, who retired on the finish of the 2022 season. He’ll be teamed with Lance Stroll, son of staff proprietor and present Aston Martin Chairman Lawrence Stroll, and trying to enhance on his ninth-place factors end with Alpine final yr. Alonso received each of his championships with the French staff, then racing beneath the Renault identify, in 2005 and 2006.
