Lance Stroll’s detractors should take note of the commitment he showed when he crashed at the end of Q1 yesterday, says his team principal Mike Krack.
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Mike Krack on “superhuman” Alonso and his quiet rise as Aston Martin team principal
Interviews
Posted onSpeaking exclusively to RaceFans, Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack talks drivers, his leadership style and his team’s dip in form.
Teams will need “drastic steps” on chassis to suit 2026 power units – Krack
2026 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin team principal Mike Krack says he shares Christian Horner’s concerns over the 2026 power unit regulations.
Aston Martin making progress but “still not anywhere near” podium return
2023 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin team principal Mike Krack says his team are “still not anywhere near a podium” but are making positive steps forward with their car.
Wait and see if McLaren’s “much more competitive” form continues, say rivals
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren’s breakthrough at the British Grand Prix has not set alarm bells ringing among their rivals, who are waiting to see if they can repeat their Silverstone form.
Aston Martin’s Canadian GP upgrade brings new confidence for upcoming races
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onAston Martin team principal Mike Krack is keen to see what progress the team has made in high-speed cornering following the upgrade it introduced in Canada.
Aston Martin simulation shows team missed chance to get Alonso ahead of Verstappen
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso would have passed Max Verstappen for the lead in Monaco had they fitted intermediates instead of slicks, Aston Martin’s simulation shows.
Aston Martin hoping DRS fix works in Miami after Stroll manages fault in race
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso’s run of podiums ended at the Azerbaijan GP, but after DRS problems earlier in the weekend he had reason to smile on Sunday.
Aston Martin dialled up the steering assist to help Stroll cope with pain in race
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLance Stroll said he was struggling to drive due to the pain from his injured wrists over the final laps of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Krack says Aston Martin mustn’t get carried away by strong start to season
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onAston Martin’s team principal Mike Krack wants his team to stay grounded after starting the 2023 season on the podium.
Drugovich not guaranteed F1 debut if Stroll doesn’t return for Bahrain GP
2023 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin reserve driver Felipe Drugovich says both he and Stoffel Vandoorne will be on standby next weekend in case either is called to replace the injured Lance Stroll.
Will Alonso’s arrival kick Aston Martin into a higher gear in 2023?
F1 2023 team preview
Posted onAston Martin continue their rapid growth as they look to become title contenders. How will the arrival of Fernando Alonso impact their fortunes in 2023?
Alonso’s first Aston Martin test “very impressive” – Krack
2023 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso has “a big role to play” in Aston Martin’s future says team principal Mike Krack after the world champion’s first test for them.
Hamilton tells NASCAR’s Wallace to keep his head high as he returns from ban
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton tells Wallace to keep his head high after ban • Aston Martin accept cost cap fine • Alonso hits out over Hamilton comments
Two black-and-orange flags in five races “a bit strange” for Magnussen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Two black-and-orange flags in five races “strange” – Magnussen • Krack expects “105%” from retiring Vettel • Work begins on new Detroit track
Red Bull plan internal investigation over whether information leaked to Aston Martin
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner is planning an internal investigation to discover whether Aston Martin received information on the design of the RB18.
Aston Martin ‘will be in better shape in a couple of races’ – Krack
2022 F1 season
Posted onMike Krack says Aston Martin will improve their car performance in “a couple of races” time once they bring upgrades to their car.
Aston Martin’s first points reward “immense” effort by factory after Melbourne crashes
2022 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onAston Martin team principal Mike Krack said the team made an “immense” effort to rebound from its crash-strewn Australian Grand Prix weekend to score its first points of the season at Imola.
‘Side effect of Jeddah crash’ forces Bolukbasi out of F2 test
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: ‘Side effect of Jeddah crash’ forces Bolukbasi out of F2 test • Melbourne expect new deal soon as F1 bosses visit Sydney • Indianapolis 500 entry unlikely to exceed 33
Krack has high expectations from reunion with “very clever” Vettel
2022 F1 season
Posted onNew Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack already has a “special link” with driver Sebastian Vettel as they previously worked together at BMW Sauber.