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Team boss Mike Krack has explained what was going through Fernando Alonso’s mind when he appeared to ‘tease’ the team in Jeddah.
Aston Martin’s team principal, Mike Krack, expressed caution in interpreting Fernando Alonso’s strategy request during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, suggesting that Alonso may have been strategically teasing his competitors. Despite starting in fourth place, Alonso finished fifth in Jeddah, showcasing a noteworthy performance and defending his position against George Russell’s Mercedes. Krack highlighted that after the Safety Car restart, overtaking became challenging due to minimal tyre degradation, prompting Alonso to inquire about a potential Plan B strategy. Krack noted Alonso’s strategic prowess and mischievous nature, suggesting that his request for an alternative strategy may have been a tactic to mislead his rivals. While evaluating the feasibility of a two-stop strategy, the team ultimately decided against it, indicating to Alonso that such a plan would not secure his current position in the race.
