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Aston Martin went from being Red Bull’s closest Formula 1 challenger to finishing fifth in the 2023 constructors’ championship but the season should not be considered a disappointment, according to…
According to Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack, the team’s fifth-place finish in the 2023 constructors’ championship should not be considered a disappointment. The season started well for Aston Martin, with Fernando Alonso securing a podium finish in Bahrain and a run of six podiums in the first eight races. However, teams like Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren pulled ahead of Aston Martin throughout the season, which was beyond the team’s control. Krack believes that it would be incorrect to label the car as a disappointment because the team needs to be realistic about their position and analyze why they were initially competitive. Aston Martin’s focus now is on building a faster car and improving performance in order to become a stronger team. With the team recently moving to a new factory, there are no glaring areas that need immediate attention outside of the car’s speed and performance.
