Aston Martin’s start to the 2023 season is still ‘not enough’ for the ambitious Lawrence Stroll, according to team boss Mike Krack, despite its string of podiums.
Aston Martin was rooted in Formula 1’s midfield since its rebranding by owner Stroll in 2021 but has vaulted into front-running contention with its AMR23.
Aston Martin holds second in the Constructors’ Championship, behind the runaway Red Bull squad, with new recruit Fernando Alonso having placed third in each grand prix.
“It’s quite easy – Lawrence’s mission statement is very clear,” said Krack on Stroll’s response to Aston Martin’s 2023 results.
“He has not been having any delay in telling us ‘when are we going to win the next one!’ Obviously he is happy we made the step but this is not enough for his ambitions.
“The good thing with Lawrence is you know where you’re standing. He wants more and we will have to deliver more.”
Krack also praised the contribution made so far by Alonso.
“It’s fantastic, I was asked before if someone tells you ‘you will have three podiums after the first three races’ I would not have believed it either.
“It shows also what a champion we have there, he’s incredible, his consistency – if you look at all the sessions through the year he has always been there, in FP1, FP2, he’s always up there and pushes the maximum all the time.”
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