Aston Martin's Mike Krack: 'You have to push people now to go home'

Aston Martin's F1 revival takes flight as team morale soars to new heights. Spearheaded by Alonso, their united spirit fuels an impressive start, transforming painful memories into a catalyst for success.

Aston Martin's Mike Krack: 'You have to push people now to go home'
Mike Krack Aston Martin F1 Team Principal

Team boss Mike Krack celebrates the "incredible" morale boost as Fernando Alonso and the team surge ahead.

Formula 1 fans and insiders alike have been captivated by Aston Martin's stunning start to the season, securing back-to-back podium finishes in the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix.

The team's newfound success has been spearheaded by new signing Fernando Alonso, the two-time world champion who even led the race for a few laps in Jeddah.

Fernando Alonso celebrating his 1st AMF1 podium
Fernando Alonso celebrating his 1st AMF1 podium - Aston Martin

Morale Skyrockets as Team Pushes Flat-Out

Aston Martin's team boss, Mike Krack, spoke about the remarkable energy and enthusiasm within the team, which has propelled them to new heights.

"It is incredible. You cannot believe it if you did not live it," Krack expressed. "There is a huge momentum, huge energy in the team. Everybody is flat-out, flat-out. You have to push people now to go home to see their families sometimes."

He also praised the team's diligent efforts during the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix weekend, saying, "All weekend [in Saudi Arabia] we had mission control just looking at stuff, analyzing, trying to improve, so it's really a pleasure to work in this team."

Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll during AMR23 launch
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll during AMR23 launch - Aston Martin

Australia: A Painful Memory Turns into a Catalyst

As the Formula 1 season moves to Australia, Aston Martin will be looking to continue their strong performance.

The event was a painful one for the team last year, marred by reliability issues, accidents, and a lack of pace.

Krack noted the importance of that weekend in setting the stage for their current success.

"It was a very difficult moment, but also it was the best moment for us as a team," Krack reflected.

"We sat together, all of us, after that event, and the way we stuck together… It would have been easy to fall apart, but we really stuck together and decided we were going to work our way out of this, so it was actually my highlight of last year."

Aston Martin team celebrating Fernando Alonso's 100th podium
Aston Martin team celebrating Fernando Alonso's 100th podium - Aston Martin

Currently holding second place in the constructors' standings, Aston Martin is 49 points behind leaders Red Bull.

Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso is third in the drivers' battle, trailing championship leader Max Verstappen by 14 points.

As the season unfolds, the Aston Martin team's unrelenting determination and sky-high morale make them serious contenders in the race for Formula 1 supremacy.

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