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Krack: Aston Martin F1 team no longer in “no-man’s land”
After showing promising performance in Bahrain, where the AMR24 car was among the fastest in the leading group, finishing ninth and 10th, Fernando Alonso continued to impress in Saudi Arabia, finishing fifth, and in Australia, where he crossed the line in sixth place before receiving a penalty. In Japan, Alonso had an exceptional weekend, finishing sixth and even outperforming both Mercedes drivers at Suzuka, indicating that the team has made significant progress in terms of race pace. Teammate Lance Stroll faced challenges but managed to move up from 16th to 12th position, showcasing the overall improvement of the team. The decision to start Alonso on soft tyres paid off, as strategic choices and favorable conditions helped maximize their performance on track. Team principal Krack emphasized the need for more data to evaluate the recent upgrades and understand the team’s progress, highlighting the complexity of analyzing and implementing changes in Formula 1.
