Aston Martin boss accepts Alonso’s ‘The Mission’

Fernando Alonso said to choose Aston-Martin because it has the necessary “resources”, structure and new signings (engineers) that allow us to think of a more ambitious project than it has Alpine, in addition to showing more love and confidence compared to the French team. Aston Martin, from the hands of its billionaire owner Lawrence Take a Walk, they want to go one step further to lead the midfield and think big about the future, something that seems complicated by the history of this structure (former Racing Point, Force India or Jordan). They wanted to try it and for this they hired the services of Fernando Alonso from the next course. discussed it Mike Krack, Aston Martin Principal Teamwho made it clear that the Asturian was the “perfect candidate” for his seat because of his enormous experience and talent, but at the same time, for fulfilling a requirement that few veterans fulfill: “Normally, pilots with this experience does not have this desire to win Usually, this desire is reduced, especially if they have already won. “Fernando has a unique combination of speed, hunger, drive and experience. For us, he is the perfect candidate.”

“He can push us, more than a driver not of his caliber. Maybe it’s harder than it is now. We talked about it and said, ‘What are the pros and cons?’ We came to the conclusion that this was the right move.”pointed to the signing of his new ‘special agent’, Fernando Alonso, for ‘The Mission’ (as it has been christened on Twitter) both have their hands in F1.

Mike is well aware that Oviedo’s hunger for success can be a double-edged sword. He can push the team more than any other driver, but if they can’t give him a car to match, they know the pressure they will have to endure from Fernando will be huge. In that sense, Aston Martin doesn’t hide. Mike Krack made it clear that this would happen “A challenge” face the desire to win if they cannot satisfy it, but they accept that ‘Mission’ from the player of Oviedo. According to Krack, they will gain more than lose.

“The downside could be that if the car we deliver is not good enough, then we know it will be tough. But it becomes tough for all the drivers if the car is not fast enough. We believe that having someone like Fernando is very important to take the next step as a team.”he pointed out.

“You have to learn to manage champions. What we’ve done with Sebastian… Because these drivers are so demanding, they’re a bit difficult to handle. I wouldn’t even say that Sebastian is that hard to handle if you are transparent, honest and direct. And I believe the same is happening with Fernando”, He commented, sure that the way to handle Oviedo’s desire to win is direct and without secrets.

“When expectations are unrealistic…”

“Difficulties arise when expectations do not match what you give, or when they are not straightforward. He knew very well coming here that we probably wouldn’t win the first race together. But you can be sure that we will give it our all and listen to what he has to say.” And if we can’t deliver something, we have to say, openly and clearly, ‘Look, we can’t do this and this is what we can do next.’ be difficult,” he continued.