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Krack “convinced” Aston Martin can make gains in the F1 development war before the end of the season

Magdalena Put6 months ago06 mins

After a recent slump in form, Aston Martin delivered a strong performance in Montreal, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finishing sixth and seventh respectively. Aston introduced a significant upgrade as the European leg of the season got underway in Imola, aiming to regain their early 2023 season form. However, after an uncharacteristically messy weekend…

Mattia Binotto in talks with Aston Martin over potential F1 comeback

Editorial Staff6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

Aston Martin is looking at adding to their technical team as Mattia Binotto could make an F1 comeback in the near future. Following Binotto’s departure from Scuderia Ferrari at the end of 2022 after almost three decades with the team as he felt he no longer had the support required to continue as team principal,…

“It would be premature to say we have understood everything” regarding the AMR24 following “good result” in F1 Canadian GP — Krack

Ewout Albrecht6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

After scoring just two points in the last three races, Aston Martin finally had a proper points haul in Montreal, finishing sixth and seventh in last weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Especially after a poor Monaco Grand Prix, the result was welcomed by team boss Mike Krack. “Yeah, I think when you look at the final…

We “have to figure out if we can unlock this or if we need a completely new update” — Stroll on Aston Martin F1’s Imola GP upgrade

Editorial Staff7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

In his 150th Formula 1 race, Lance Stroll managed to secure two points for Aston Martin, coming through from P13 on the grid to finish in 9th. Stroll started on the medium tyre and overtook Esteban Ocon in the opening laps for P12. But unlike Tsunoda, Hülkenberg and Ricciardo, he extended his first stint. The…

Horner expects competition from McLaren F1 “at all circuits” following major update package

Ryan McGahey7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expects to battle McLaren consistently going forward, while Toto Wolff of Mercedes and Mike Krack of Aston Martin take motivation from McLaren’s leap up the field. Following a push to the line at last weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for McLaren’s Lando Norris, off the back of his debut…

“It is difficult to drive” — Krack says Aston “have some lessons to learn” as AMR24 struggled at F1 Imola GP

David Coath7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

Aston Martin is not where they expect to be but worked hard to leave Imola with 2 points. Team Principal Mike Krack spoke of the impact the upgrades had, high standards and the difference a year can make in F1. On this occasion, it is Lance Stroll who the team praise after some determined driving…

Team bosses and CEO’s argue in favour of awarding F1 points all the way down to 20th

Syrine Ferchichi8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

During the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, it was revealed that F1 and the teams are considering expanding the current points-scoring positions beyond 10th place, with a proposal to extend the points allocation to 12th. Discussions at a recent F1 Commission meeting centred on potential changes to the points system, with a consensus that more time…

Krack unimpressed with stewards inconsistency during F1 Chinese GP weekend

Luke-John Buckle8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has labelled Lance Stroll’s “very harsh” at the F1 Chinese Grand Prix. The Canadian made big contact with Daniel Ricciardo at the Turn 14 hairpin as the Safety Car period ended and the race restarted. Stroll was given a 10-second time penalty as a seething Ricciardo retired, and his…

Alonso “a man of his word” — Aston Martin F1 boss Krack delighted the Spaniard is staying with the team

Jonah Presser8 months ago8 months ago06 mins

Fernando Alonso is a man possessed behind the wheel of the Aston Martin, no matter what the quality of the car is. This means that since his contract was set to expire at the end of this year, he was linked with many teams who would fit perfectly for a man of his talents. In…

Krack says it’s “very encouraging” Aston Martin F1 finished ahead of Mercedes in Japan

Sushmita Balakrishnan8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack is optimistic about the team’s performance saying they are no longer “in no-man’s land”. The AMR24 demonstrated an impressive performance following a disappointing Bahrain Grand Prix. The Silverstone team had the fifth fastest race car on the grid and both the Aston Martin’s finished in the points, Alonso in…