While Mike Krack would love for Aston Martin to give Fernando Alonso a car to fight for a third Formula 1 Title, he admits the chances for that to happen are slim.
Aston Martin are enjoying a great start for the 2023 F1 season, having nailed their AMR23, arguably the second-fastest car on the grid, which Fernando Alonso has put to good use grabbing three podiums (third places) in the first three races this season.
Alonso’s mechanic were chanting his name at the podium ceremonies at the 2023 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, and that according to Krack is testament of the Spaniard’s status with the team
“I think it was a confirmation basically, of where he’s standing in the team,” Krack said, quoted by Motorsport.com. “He brought a lot of energy, a lot of positiveness when he arrived.
“He is leading by example at all times. He’s there very early, he’s working really hard, and it is this lead by example that everybody just sees and grabs on and gives an extra level of motivation. And I think the singing of the name was like a confirmation also for him that he really brought a lot into the team,” he explained.
Alonso still as consistent as ever
Alonso has always been known for his tenacious attitude and his metronomic consistency behind the wheel of an F1 car, and Krack believes the two-time F1 Champion is still displaying these traits at Aston Martin at the age of 41.
“If someone told me you will have three podiums after the first three races I would have not believed it,” he said. “But it shows also what a champion we have there. He’s just incredible, his consistency.
“If you look at all the sessions so far throughout the year he has always been there, in every session, in every FP1, FP2, he’ll always up there and pushes the maximum all the time.”
As for a third F1 Title, and achievement many believe Alonso deserves, Krack believe that could not realistically happen with Aston Martin, but not due to Alonso’s age.
“I think the most important thing is the speed and the desire to compete or the desire to be competitive. I don’t like to speak about age, about Fernando’s age, about my age also by the way!” he commented.
“In general, I think it is really important how you keep yourself fit, how you keep yourself in, and what is your desire to do well, and this is something outstanding that Fernando is having.
“I would really be happy if we could provide the car for him to gain this third title, but I think we need to keep our feet a bit more on the ground, speaking about world titles.
“We have made now our first step in progressing from where we were before, and we should not start to dream,” the Aston Martin team boss concluded.