Fernando Alonso arrived at Aston Martin this season, in an agreement that ends in late 2024. And, as far as the British team is concerned, renewal is an intended scenario, after a year of good performances marked by several podiums.
In a press conference transcribed on the FIA website, team principal Mike Krack was asked if the renewal with the Spaniard is a desire, to which he replied: ‘I think I don’t have an answer to that question. Yes, absolutely!’
The team principal admitted that he has been impressed with Alonso: ‘As a team, we have been captivated since day one, actually until today. To be honest, I always thought that in the beginning it was a bit of a honeymoon period, but I am very happy that we have managed to extend the honeymoon. I think we have received a remarkable team player, always constructive, especially when it was difficult.’
Krack then explained that it was in the tough moments that Alonso proved his qualities as a team worker: ‘When the car was competitive – or more competitive – it is obvious that it is easier to be constructive, but the true qualities came to the surface, and let’s take Mexico as an example, where it would have been easy for both drivers to go to the microphones and criticize the team, go against the team, and it would probably have been deserved. I think the true qualities of a team player’s personality from both drivers came to the surface at that time. And for me, that is one of the highlights of the season, as a team we managed to stay together at that time.’
