Aston Martin, based in Silverstone, is already laying the groundwork for a significant transformation as it gears up to become Honda’s works Formula 1 project partner for the 2026 season. The move represents a strategic shift for the team, which currently relies on customer Mercedes engines. Despite a promising start to the 2023 season as
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Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has insisted that Fernando Alonso’s complaints last weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix are to be used as “motivation” by the team, rather than as criticism. After having spent the entire season singing the team’s praises, Alonso finally cracked at Suzuka last weekend, where he was critical of the
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Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has insisted that Fernando Alonso’s complaints during last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix are “fine” and will be used by the side as “motivation”. After a remarkable start to the season, things have gone downhill quite quickly for Aston Martin, who are on the verge of losing fourth in the
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Once again, speculation has arisen concerning Fernando Alonso’s level of frustration within the Aston Martin team. The 42-year-old Spanish driver began the 2023 season with a series of podium finishes, sparking excitement that he might soon celebrate his 33rd career victory after a prolonged drought. However, recent struggles with in-season car development at Aston Martin
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Aston Martin Formula 1 team principal, Mike Krack, has expressed understanding and support for Fernando Alonso’s candid assessment of the AMR23 as “undriveable” during the Singapore Grand Prix. Despite Alonso’s previous colourful critiques in Formula 1, Krack believes in acknowledging the frustration of drivers, emphasising that their commitment to giving their all is essential. Alonso’s
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Fernando Alonso slammed Aston Martin’s Singapore Grand Prix as a “race to forget”, after the outfit once again failed to show their early season pace. It’s been a difficult second half of the campaign so far for the Silverstone-based team, who were expecting the Marina Bay Circuit to work to their strengths. This wasn’t the
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Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack believes that Lance Stroll’s huge crash during qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend is proof that he’s committed to Formula 1, following recent criticism. Stroll endured one of the biggest shunts of the season at the death of Q1 last Saturday at the Marina Bay Circuit, where
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Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll has received commendation from his team principal, Mike Krack, for his unwavering commitment in the face of adversity. While Stroll did not participate in today’s Singapore Grand Prix due to the severe impact with the track barrier at the final corner. Stroll’s determination to push his limits became evident as he
MoreAston Martin team principal Mike Krack has confirmed that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will both race for the team next season, ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. Whilst there was no doubting that Alonso would remain with the side next season, there was some uncertainty over Stroll. Alonso has a multi-year contract which
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In a surprising turn of events, Fernando Alonso’s integration into Aston Martin has defied speculation about his notorious reputation for being a difficult driver to manage. The dynamic between Alonso and Mike Krack, the team principal at Aston Martin, seems to transcend conventional management challenges, as their collaborative efforts take centre stage in the current
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