Mike Krack, Aston Martin team principal, claims that Silverstone Formula 1 team is on-track to its long term target. It remains on track to the required progress despite a struggling start in 2022 season.
Additionally, he stressed a significant step forward next year with AMR23. Next year car will be the first designed and built under Dan Fallows and other new hirings.
Aston Martin entered Formula 1 by rebranding the Racing Point F1 team. It set a five-year goal to win the world championship within these years.
Aston struggled at the start of the season, while finishing without points. But it managed last few races which helped it to jump from ninth to seventh place in the World Championship. It narrowly missed the sixth place despite the same score as of Alfa Romeo.
“From the way we started the year, I think we were behind schedule,” said Krack of 2022’s progress.
“But I think we caught up quite well. I think in year three, we need to see a clear improvement, a clear step in terms of performance, and yeah, I would say we’re on target.
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“I think it’s a very impressive recovery. You clearly see the impact of people like Dan joining and others, mixing with the people who were there already.
“I think we have a lot of momentum, and you feel that spirit when you come in here. I think honestly, we have reason to believe we can continue on that path. So all good from that point of view.”
Krack admitted being wary of making big changes after joining the team.
He said: “I think sometimes it is more difficult not to make radical things.
“I think it is important to know to stay calm. I have been out of F1 for many years.
“But some of these things have not changed. You need to analyse what is your problem? And you cannot change five things at a time. So it’s about what weaknesses we have to do first.”
