Aston Martin knew they needed more to keep Alonso

The future of Fernando Alonso is still in the air. The Spaniard ends his contract in 2024 and it is not certain that he will continue in Formula 1. However, in Aston Martin They have made it very clear that they want to continue counting on his services next year and are trying to convince him to do so. Of course, as indicated by the British leader himself Mike Crackthey must raise the bar even further to extend the deal for the two-time world champion.

In Japan Alonso He was back in front of the two of them. Mercedes and of McLaren from Piastri. The simulations leave Aston Martin as the fifth team but as is often the case, the Asturian gets something extra that boosts it. Fernando argued that this was an unrealistic position and Krack confirmed it.

“When you look back, we took the first five races as a reference to see where we were. And we were, overall, the fifth fastest team. Maybe sometimes close to fourth, which means you’re fighting between being seventh or tenth normally“.

“We have to add more. Yes, we certainly have to achieve more. But I think if you can fight and not be in the middle of nowhere, it’s a first step. And now we will not stop. “We will bring him pieces throughout the season to keep him motivated and happy at Aston Martin.”

They find it difficult for him to go to Mercedes

Alonso, after the Suzuka race, referring to his future, said that Mercedes is not an option because the performance of those from Brackley is worse than those from Silverstone and therefore “it is not attractive- attraction.” Something Mike Krack enjoys.

“I think now, when you see what has happened in the last two or three years, the progress that the teams have made.“It’s good to see that there’s a chance at Mercedes, but maybe it’s better to stay here.”he judged.