Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack urges the team to improve performance before Adrian Newey arrives, emphasizing the need to demonstrate their capabilities and avoid relying solely on future developments.
Aston Martin F1 team principal Mike Krack insists he will not endorse any complacency from employees waiting for the impact of Adrian Newey’s arrival in 2025 for the 2026 season.
The team seemed on a fast track to success early last year, with Fernando Alonso’s string of podiums. However, progress has since stalled, leaving Aston Martin as the “best of the rest” behind McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes.
“The worst title you could give us is ‘best of the rest,'” Krack admits.
“Aston Martin must immediately raise its game, both for the remainder of 2024 and for 2025. Adrian will join us at Silverstone in March next year, and by then, I want to see significant progress.”
Krack emphasizes that he will not tolerate a “wait for Newey” mentality from any staff member.
“If I see anything like that, they won’t be here for long. First and foremost, we need to show Adrian what we are capable of. That should motivate all of us.”
Even Newey, 65, is unsure of the immediate impact he can make.
“To be honest, I don’t know the answer to that question either, until I start.”
“Of course, we want to do well in 2025, but for me, it’s mostly about learning to work with everyone and understanding how to get the best out of each person. That’s the most important thing. Everything else will come later. There’s no point making predictions.”
It is clear that Aston Martin is already looking ahead to 2026, when Newey’s first green car will coincide with a radical new regulation set and the arrival of the Honda factory engine.
“The aerodynamic regulations for 2026 will be announced on January 1st or 2nd, 2025,” Newey continues. “I will start about two months after that announcement, so I’ll need to get to work as quickly as possible.”
“The 2026 regulations certainly present opportunities, as it will be a reset for everyone, but we just don’t know yet if they’ll work in our favor.”
Fernando Alonso, who hasn’t added a title to his name in nearly 20 years, is only signed through the end of the 2026 season. However, he’s already revealing his desire to extend his time in F1.
“For now, it’s not in my plans,” he said at a sponsor event this week when asked if he was considering another shot at the Indy 500.
“I’m very, very focused on Formula 1 right now. Over the next two or three years, I want to win a third world title. That’s my first and only priority at the moment.”
“And then, as I’ll be 45 or 46, we’ll see how I’m doing at that point.”
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Aston Martin Pushes for Progress Ahead of Newey’s Arrival Aston Martin Pushes for Progress Ahead of Newey’s Arrival
