Aston Martin F1 chief reveals what team must do to retain Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso, Saudi Arabia GP, Aston Martin, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

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Aston Martin F1 chief reveals what team must do to retain Alonso

The Spaniard is weighing up his options for 2025

Tyler Rowlinson

Friday 15 March 2024 14:57

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has spoken about the future of Fernando Alonso with the team amid rivals eyeing up his signature.

Lewis Hamilton’s sensational move to Ferrari for the 2025 season has blown the driver market wide open with 13 drivers out of contract at the end of the 2024 campaign.

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Two-time world champion Alonso is among those drivers who’s future beyond this year is uncertain and the Spaniard has been linked with the vacant Mercedes seat to partner George Russell.

The 42-year-old is currently weighing up his options, as he is keen to stay at Aston Martin if the project is there, but he has also stressed that retirement is an option he is considering.

Fernando Alonso achieved eight podiums in 2023

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Krack: Aston must give Alonso a quick car

Speaking with f1i.com, team boss Krack admitted that Aston Martin must give Alonso a ‘quick car’ to retain him for the future.

"It is clear that a driver of that calibre is attractive for everybody, that is clear but we will try to keep him,” he said.

"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.”

Krack also highlighted his leadership qualities and experience along with his driving ability as to why they are determined to keep him on board.