Mike Krack highlights Fernando Alonso’s crucial involvement at Aston Martin in 2023

After leaving Alpine at the end of 2022, Fernando Alonso joined Aston Martin at the start of this season.

Mike Krack highlights Fernando Alonso’s crucial involvement at Aston Martin in 2023

Fernando Alonso (Image credit: Speedcafe) and Mike Krack (Image credit PlanetF1)

In his debut year with Aston Martin, the two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has astounded all with his remarkable 2023 performances. Currently holding third place in the driver’s championship, he’s secured numerous podiums in the season’s first half. Through exceptional driving, Fernando Alonso maximizes the car’s potential, a testament to his prowess and determination.

Mike Krack highlighted that the cooperation within the Aston Martin F1 team had been consistently exceptional. He emphasized that Fernando Alonso was well aware of the car’s weaknesses, and they would collectively address these shortcomings. This collaborative approach allowed them to anticipate challenges and jointly make decisions. Krack underscored the significance of involving someone of the Spaniard’s experience, intelligence, and determination to derive the utmost advantage from their partnership.

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“The cooperation was fantastic, all the time. He knows the weaknesses of the car and we also go through them together. So we know what to expect, and we decide many things together. Because if you have someone like that with this experience, with this cleverness, with this will, then you have to involve him. Only then can you benefit from it,” Mike Krack stated according to F1insider.

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Fernando Alonso’s McLaren stint wasn’t as successful as his time at Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso (Image credit: Fox Sports)

Alonso’s tenure at McLaren, following his stint with Ferrari, stands out as one of the most arduous periods in his Formula 1 career. He encountered immense challenges in maintaining competitiveness due to the underwhelming power of the car’s engine and its subpar design.

His memorable declaration, “GP2 engine, GP2,” remains etched in fans’ memories, symbolizing the formidable struggle the Spanish driver grappled with within the team. In 2018, he ultimately opted to retire from the sport. However, the year 2021 marked a significant resurgence as he made a triumphant return with Alpine. The team being instrumental in his championship wins in 2005 and 2006, provided the backdrop for his rejuvenation.

After a two-season spell with the team, he transitioned to Aston Martin this season and has remarkably clinched podium positions five times in just six races. This accomplishment underscores his exceptional driving prowess and reaffirms his triumphant return to form.

At 42 years old, Alonso’s repertoire behind the F1 wheel is nearly unparalleled. A seasoned campaigner in the sport, he has managed to outshine a significant portion of the grid. The 2 two-time world champion has secured an impressive six podium finishes in the initial 12 races of the season.

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