Fernando Alonso News: Aston Martin Chief Speaks Out On Driver's Retirement
In recent discussions about Fernando Alonso's future in Formula 1, Aston Martin's efforts to secure his stay have been highlighted. The team's boss, Mike Krack, expressed a commitment to providing Alonso with top-tier machinery to influence his retirement decision.
Key Takeaways:
- Aston Martin aims to retain Fernando Alonso amidst speculation linking him to Red Bull and Mercedes.
- Mike Krack, the team boss, emphasises the importance of giving Alonso time to decide his future, promising to offer the best possible car.
- Aston Martin is reportedly making significant moves, including a lucrative offer to designer Adrian Newey, to ensure Alonso has a competitive car.
The swirling rumours around Fernando Alonso's potential retirement from Formula 1 have caught the attention of fans and teams alike. Amidst this, Aston Martin has been particularly vocal about its intentions to keep the two-time world champion within its ranks. The team's principal, Mike Krack, recently shed light on the strategies they are employing to ensure Alonso remains motivated to continue racing for them.
Speaking to Sky Sports F1 during the Australian Grand Prix, Krack revealed that nothing has changed between Alonso and the Silverstone-based team.
"The situation has not changed since two weeks ago in Saudi Arabia, " Krack admitted. "Fernando made it clear, I think, to everyone that he has to decide what he wants to do in the future. He has also said that if he wants to continue, he will talk to us first, which is very nice to hear.
"Then we have to see what happens in the next few weeks. There are conversations, there will be more conversations.
"As I said, the first thing we have to do is respect Fernando's request for time, to think about what he wants to do. I think that if you have a champion like that on your team you have to give him that time and you have to respect this request."
The conversation took a turn towards the technical aspects, with Krack acknowledging the dual factors influencing Alonso's decision - the team's performance and Alonso's personal career aspirations. Aston Martin's proactive steps, including a reported million-dollar bid to bring on board renowned car designer Adrian Newey, signal a robust effort to enhance their competitiveness.
"If we give them a good car in the next few races, I think we might have a chance to make that decision easier. These champions don't want to drive for tenth or sixth or fifth, they want to win.
"It's up to us to give both drivers the car that allows them to do it. We want to make the decision as difficult as possible by giving them the best possible car."
We're expecting more news to come on this in the next few weeks.