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Aston Martin boss Mike Krack believes that sharing Mercedes’ Formula 1 wind tunnel is “too easy an excuse” behind the team’s poor pace in 2024.
In 2023, Krack and Aston Martin started the season strong, with six podium finishes in the first eight races, but their performance declined as the year progressed. By 2024, the team was struggling to keep up, starting the year as the fifth fastest but facing challenges in development. Despite having limited access to Mercedes’ wind tunnel, Krack dismissed it as an excuse for their midfield standing, pointing out other teams managing with less time. Aston Martin, currently fifth in the standings with 86 points, aims to improve with a new wind tunnel at their Silverstone base and a future engine partnership with Honda in 2026. Krack emphasized that while the team has promising future plans, they must focus on present performance without relying on excuses.
