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Aston Martin not focused on McLaren in F1 Abu Dhabi finale
Throughout the season, Aston Martin was leading the Woking outfit until McLaren surpassed them in the constructors’ world championship standings after the United States GP. With a fifth-place finish from Lance Stroll and an eighth-place finish from Fernando Alonso in Las Vegas, Aston has narrowed the gap to McLaren to 11 points, with the season finale at Yas Island remaining. When asked if the team will focus on defeating McLaren, team spokesperson Krack stated that they can only control their own performance and must strive for the best possible results in Abu Dhabi. Krack emphasized that the team is not claiming to be on top of everything but has learned a lot this year. Stroll’s recent strong performances have contributed to Aston’s push for fourth place, and Krack mentioned that Stroll’s confidence is growing as he achieves more positive results. Krack also acknowledged Alonso’s first-lap spin in Las Vegas, attributing it to either low grip, oil, or dust on the track.
