Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack has explained that it is
his, and the squad’s, mission to make Fernando Alonso’s decision over his F1
future “as difficult as possible” by giving him the “best possible car” as the
2024 campaign develops.
Alonso, now aged 42, stated pre-season that he initially
needs to decide whether he wants to “commit to the future” and take on another
stint in F1, while his “first priority” would be to sit down with Aston Martin
after the “tremendous” start to their partnership in 2023.
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However, he also acknowledged that “I’m probably attractive
to other teams”, given the Spaniard is one of only three world champions on the
grid, with the likes of Red Bull and Mercedes yet to confirm their full
line-ups for 2025.
Speaking to Sky Sports F1 at the Australian Grand Prix,
Krack provided an update on where Aston Martin were regarding talks with
Alonso, saying: “The situation is unchanged, actually, from two weeks ago [in
Saudi Arabia.
