Aston Martin technical director Dan Fallows insists that his team is very happy with the components supplied by Mercedes, and doesn't feel that the arrangement is holding them back in this year's championship. It's long been received Formula 1 wisdom that only full manufacturer and works team making all their own parts have a realistic shot of clinching the championship. But this year Aston Martin are bucking that trend, currently in second place in the standings behind a dominant Red Bull but crucially ahead of both Mercedes and Ferrari. Read also: Fallows disputes 'hard to overtake' claims by F1 drivers Aston Martin have a deal to receive customer engines, gearboxes and rear suspension...
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