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Fernando Alonso is known as being a harsh driver on his team – but Aston Martin boss Mike Krack has detailed how that was not the case.
Aston Martin’s team principal, Mike Krack, praised Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll for their positive attitude and support towards the team during the challenging Mexico City Grand Prix weekend in 2023. Despite the AMR23’s lack of pace and Alonso’s eventual retirement, both drivers remained constructive in the post-race briefings and showed faith in the team’s long-term goals. Krack highlighted that drivers from other teams often shift blame onto the team in the media, but Alonso and Stroll did not adopt that mentality. He emphasized the strong sense of unity within Aston Martin and believed they were different from their competitors in that regard. Krack also commended Stroll for his resilience and determination, especially in overcoming an injury earlier in the season and performing well towards the end. He expressed confidence in Stroll’s potential and hoped to build on his recent success in upcoming seasons.
