Aston Martin captain Mike Crack has revealed that owner Lawrence Stroll, who sees the strong start to the year with three podium finishes, is already asking when the team will get its first Formula 1 race victory.
The Canadian billionaire who owns the classic British brand and its Formula 1 team has already stated at the 2023 car show that when something excites him, he is usually passionate, and when he gets excited, he always wants to win! Given the green start of the year, the entrepreneur is probably already in the “I want to win” phase.
Aston Martin has made huge progress since the end of 2022: it jumped from the midfield to the top teams. They achieved three podium finishes in the first three races, and are currently second behind Red Bull in the championship standings.
The fact that Stroll is already setting his sights on a race victory is hinted at by team manager, Mike Crack, when he brings up the fact that the owner is already asking him about the possibility of winning. The situation is simple enough, as Lawrence’s mission is clear. He did not hesitate to ask us when we would win the race“, He said.
“Obviously he’s glad we took the next step, but it’s not enough for his ambitions. The good thing about it is that you know how much you stand. Lawrence wants more and we have to give more.” he added.
The Spanish classic, Fernando Alonso, who arrived this year, made a huge contribution to Aston Martin’s supremacy in 2023, taking all three places on the podium. It’s no surprise, then, that the team leader heaps praise on the 41-year-old and his “incredibly stable” performance.
“This (beginning) is great! If someone had said earlier that we would start the year with three platforms, I would not have believed them. This also clearly shows what kind of hero we have. Its stability is incredible. If you look at all the training sessions so far this season, you can see he’s always up there at the start. It is also among the best for first and second free practice sessions. He always gives his bestcommented the two-time world champion.
Fernando Alonso celebrates with the team (Photo: XPB)
