Aston Martin discusses challenges following Dutch Grand Prix finish
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
At the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso finished in ninth place, facilitated by Zandvoort's track characteristics and a one-stop strategy. Despite this being Aston Martin's best result of the season, Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack noted the team has yet to fully utilize the upgraded AMR26 chassis. The team is now preparing for upcoming races at venues like Monza and Baku, which may present more challenges due to their long straights. Krack emphasized the need for time to optimize the car and adapt to the new power unit.
- •Alonso qualified 18th but finished ninth at Zandvoort.
- •Aston Martin aims to improve performance with upgraded chassis.
- •Upcoming tracks like Monza may not favor Aston Martin.
- •Krack highlights the unpredictability of race performance.
- •Team needs to adapt to power unit upgrades.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Martin warns of tougher F1 races to come
- 9:30 AMMotorsport.com — Aston Martin warns of tougher F1 races to come
"Mike Krack has admitted Fernando Alonso’s ninth-place finish in the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix was facilitated by Zandvoort’s track characteristics, while Aston Martin is yet to extract the full potential of the upgraded AMR26. After qualifying down in 18th, Alonso made the most of an opportunistic one-stop strategy to take an unexpected ninth-place finish, right ahead of a frustrated ...Keep reading
"Following Aston Martin’s best result of the season in Zandvoort, Mike Krack says the team needs more time to make the most of its updated chassis – and the next few tracks may not be as favourable
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 9:30 AMAston Martin warns of tougher F1 races to come
Following Aston Martin’s best result of the season in Zandvoort, Mike Krack says the team needs more time to make the most of its updated chassis – and the next few tracks may not be as favourable
- Motorsport.comAug 28, 2026, 9:30 AMAston Martin warns of tougher F1 races to come
Mike Krack has admitted Fernando Alonso’s ninth-place finish in the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix was facilitated by Zandvoort’s track characteristics, while Aston Martin is yet to extract the full potential of the upgraded AMR26. After qualifying down in 18th, Alonso made the most of an opportunistic one-stop strategy to take an unexpected ninth-place finish, right ahead of a frustrated ...Keep reading
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