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Lance Stroll offered a blunt assessment of the AMR26 during the first F1 pre-season test in Bahrain — now Aston Martin have addressed those comments.
Aston Martin’s chief trackside officer, Mike Krack, has responded to Lance Stroll’s concerns regarding the AMR26’s performance during the initial F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. Stroll remarked that the car was notably behind the top teams by four to four and a half seconds, highlighting the challenges Aston Martin faced in testing. Despite Stroll’s frustrations and the team’s struggles during the testing week, Krack emphasized the importance of driver feedback and understanding their concerns. The Silverstone-based team encountered difficulties during testing, with the AMR26 facing power unit issues and cooling challenges due to its aggressive design. Krack acknowledged Stroll’s desire to excel and compete at the top, pledging to provide the necessary support and tools to address the team’s performance issues.
