Mike Krack before Sprint ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar on November 30, 2024. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Mike Krack believes Aston Martin must adopt a pragmatic approach for the 2025 season. Speaking to media, including Sportskeeda, in Abu Dhabi, the Silverstone team principal emphasized the importance of closing the performance gap to the front runners while managing expectations realistically.
Although most F1 teams will divide their focus between the 2025 championship and preparations for the 2026 regulation changes, Aston Martin faces added pressure after two seasons of falling short of their rivals. In 2023, the team competed with Red Bull and Mercedes for much of the season, with Fernando Alonso securing eight podium finishes. However, in 2024, Aston Martin struggled to progress and remained comfortably in fifth place for most of the year.
With key technical hires, including Enrico Cardile, Adrian Newey and Andy Cowell, the team is undergoing significant restructuring. While 2026 is seen as the year when these changes will likely yield results, Krack acknowledges that 2025 will also be critical to their trajectory.
