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Aston Martin: No doubts about Stroll's F1 future at the team
Lance Stroll has faced difficulties this season, struggling to match the performance of his teammate Fernando Alonso. There have been rumors suggesting Stroll might be considering his future in Formula 1, but he has dismissed the idea of switching to tennis. Aston Martin Group CEO Martin Whitmarsh has reportedly been exploring potential new drivers, raising questions about Stroll’s future with the team. However, Aston Martin Team Principal, Otmar Krack, has confirmed that Stroll will be alongside Alonso in the 2024 season. Krack emphasized that the performance gap between Stroll and Alonso is not as significant as their points difference suggests, and that the team needs to improve in various aspects to better support Stroll. Krack also stated that there are no particular characteristics of the car that Stroll dislikes, suggesting that the differences between him and Alonso are minimal. The team views Alonso’s world champion status and Stroll’s potential equally, aiming to learn and grow from both drivers’ experiences.
Source: Autosport.com
