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Aston Martin: Alonso’s F1 radio comments not a sign he’s losing faith in team
Aston Martin has fallen behind in the pursuit of Red Bull and is now struggling to score points. During the Suzuka race, Fernando Alonso expressed his frustration with an early pit stop, saying he had been thrown to the lions. He also complained about Aston Martin’s lack of straightline speed. However, team principal Mike Krack saw Alonso’s comments as motivation rather than criticism. Krack explained that the team’s focus on high downforce levels to manage tire degradation resulted in reduced straightline speed. Aston Martin’s lack of competitiveness is attributed to not making enough progress with upgrades compared to rival teams. Krack believes that others have filled the gap rather than the gap becoming significantly larger.
Source: motorsport
