Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack admitted that the team’s objective is to keep Fernando Alonso for future seasons as the Spaniard ponders about his future.
The two-time world champion is taking time to evaluate all the options that lay ahead of him for his F1 future. Alonso also admitted that he needs to understand whether he wants to continue racing, as it would mean dedicating himself 100% to it. Then, if he decides he wants to keep doing so, he will choose for which team.
Krack admitted that Aston Martin wants to continue working with him as he is one of the best drivers in Formula 1. However, it is important for the British outfit to give him a quick car so he can be competitive.
“It is no secret that he first of all wants to decide for himself what he wants to do.
“We want to continue working with Fernando, and I think the most important thing is that we give him a quick car so he believes in this project, believes in this team – and everything else we will have to discuss over the weeks to come.
“It is clear that a driver of that caliber is attractive to everybody, that is clear, but we will try to keep him.
Krack continued by saying that a driver like Alonso not only brings experience and talent, but also adds motivation and leadership, which are utterly important in a team.
“We have seen that last year already when he joined, it is not only what he brings in terms of driving talent and race craft, but he brings this extra drive, push, and motivation to everybody.
“He leads by example, from the first day, with his mood from the first moment in the morning to late at night.
“It is exemplary, and this is something that is infecting the whole team – and it is something that you want to preserve.”