Mike Krack expresses his delight upon learning that Fernando Alonso intends to continue his journey in the world of motorsport for several more years. With great enthusiasm, Krack affirms his eagerness to maintain their successful partnership.
Ever since joining the Aston Martin team at the beginning of the 2023 season, the Spaniard has made an immediate impact. Stepping into the shoes of the retiring Sebastian Vettel, he has propelled the team to new heights, securing a prominent position among the top contenders on the grid.
With an impressive track record of five podium finishes in the ongoing F1 campaign, Alonso’s unwavering hunger for triumph remains evident and undiminished even at the age of 41 when most athletes are considered to be past their prime.
Yet, the lingering inquiry revolves around Fernando Alonso’s capacity to perform at the same level given his advancing age. However, in a recent interview with MARCA, he confidently conveyed that he possesses an abundance of racing prowess.
During the conversation, Alonso hinted that he intends to continue competing until at least 2025. Furthermore, if he perceives a genuine opportunity to contend for the championship, he may even contemplate extending his contract beyond that timeframe.
“Things seem to be going better than we expected and maybe that means being tempted to extend the contract in the future,” Alonso explained.
Following a challenging weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix, Aston Martin narrowly relinquished their hold on second place in the constructors’ championship, with Mercedes edging past them.
Nevertheless, the team remains optimistic and hopeful as they set their sights on securing a race victory later this year.
In the midst of this season, Fernando Alonso has already expressed his positive outlook regarding his future with Aston Martin, as team owner Lawrence Stroll strives to establish them as a dominant force in the long run.
Mike Krack enthusiastically welcomes the idea of Alonso continuing to race with the team for several years.
However, Krack also emphasizes the importance of not becoming overly consumed by discussions surrounding the 41-year-old driver’s future, ensuring that the focus remains on the present and the team’s ongoing success.
“It’s nice to hear that, that he has said that several years, we would be happy with that,” said Krack.
“I think the main thing, and this is one of the big qualities, is the desire to be at the front, the motivation. And I think this is fully on with Fernando.
“We don’t think so much about that, to be honest, as you guys know. We take it race by race, and we try to do well every race. It’s nice to hear that but we didn’t think too much about it yet. Let’s make it happen.”
