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Aston Martin "confident" it can close gap to F1 rivals with development
The Aston Martin team had a disappointing start in Bahrain compared to last year, with Fernando Alonso slipping to ninth and Lance Stroll finishing 10th after an incident. New parts will be introduced as early as the Saudi Arabian GP to improve performance. Krack emphasized the ongoing development and expressed confidence in the team’s progress. The team is focused on catching up with McLaren and Mercedes before targeting Red Bull. Krack highlighted the continuous evolution of the cars and the need to optimize performance constantly. Overall, despite challenges, the team remains optimistic and aims to build on their strong starting point for the upcoming races.
