Martin Brundle shared an opposing view to Sky Sports F1 colleague Ted Kravitz as he declared it is "too much to ask" for Aston Martin to beat Mercedes this year.
While the true balance of power on the grid this year is yet to become truly apparent, some conclusions are beginning to form. Pre-season testing last week gave fans and pundits alike the opportunity to form opinions about which teams might be competitive in 2023.
The general consensus appears to be that Aston Martin may finally live up to their ambitions this year. They have long talked about their desire to trouble the 'big three' and one day challenge for race wins and titles, but had produced few results which backed up those claims.
