Mike Krack knows that Fernando Alonso could make life difficult for Aston Martin, but the team boss remains convinced that hiring the two-time world champion is “the right step”. After two years with Alpine, Alonso will join the Silverstone-based outfit next season as part of the team’s long-term plan to become a leading contender in F1. Team owner Lawrence Stroll has ensured that his outfit has the tools and funding to match its ambitions, and recruiting Alonso is part of his team’s drive to push forward. But Krack admitted that bringing the Spaniard onboard was a carefully thought-out decision. “He can push us, more than a driver who does not have that calibre,” Krack told...
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