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Aston Martin ended the 2023 Formula 1 season fifth in the standings after enjoying a strong first half of the campaign.
Aston Martin Team Principal Mike Krack downplayed his squad’s chances of starting the next Formula 1 season as a front-runner, despite a strong start in the previous season with six podium finishes in the first eight races. The team faced difficulties midway through the season and slipped in the pecking order. They ended the year in fifth place in the Constructors’ Championship. Krack acknowledged the fierce competition in F1 and the challenges other teams would bring. While the team learned a great deal about their car by the end of the season, Krack remains cautious about their performance in the upcoming season.
