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Aston Martin Team Principal Mike Krack has said that the team “cannot be happy” with its 2025 Formula 1 season, in which it failed to capitalise on its 2023 growth.
The Silverstone-based squad finished fifth in the Constructors’ Championship, matching their 2023 position, with a total of 94 points, a decrease of 176 points compared to the previous season. The team struggled with mid-season updates, resulting in Fernando Alonso scoring only 19 points after the summer break, while Lance Stroll failed to score any points. Team principal Krack expressed disappointment in the team’s performance, acknowledging their failure to meet expectations and lack of progress in car development. Krack emphasized the importance of being critical and analyzing shortcomings to make better decisions for future improvements. He stressed the need for thorough self-assessment and learning from past mistakes in order to reverse the trend of underwhelming progress.
