Despite his Dad being owner of the team, Mike Krack insists that drivers other than Lance Stroll were considered for the seat alongside Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin.

Every year, when publishing and updating the 'Who Goes Where' for the following season, even though there hasn't been any official confirmation we comment "Dad Owns Team" when it comes to Lance Stroll and the Silverstone-based outfit.

However, team boss, Mike Krack insists that the youngster is not the team's de facto regular and that other drivers were considered.

"You should not get pressurised yourself by the driver market," said the German. "You need to formulate what you want, which we were quite clear about and we pursued these targets.

"So, of course, you always look at what is there and what is available," he added. "I think plans B and plan C, obviously, everybody's having. But if you can manage to make your plan A happen, then you should do that."

Of course, Stroll Jnr has a keen fan in Alonso, who has previously said that the Canadian has the talent not only to lead the team but to challenge for the title.

That aside, Krack believes that the good relationship between the pair is worth a lot to the team moving forwards.

"For many weeks I said we want continuity, stability and continuity," said Krack. "I think it's very important for a team, especially heading into a new regulation set. And we're quite happy that we have quite a mature line-up on the track.

"We know who our main opponents are and they are certainly not the other green car," he added. "So that is something that we have seen over the past years. They work very well together, pushing in the same direction. So we always wanted to do it like that.

"And obviously at this stage and throughout the season, I think the drivers was not our main problem. So we are quite happy that we have done this now and get some more calm into this situation."

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1. Posted by ChickenFarmerF1, 17/07/2024 20:49

"Riiiiight.

If anyone believes that, I've got some ocean front property in Arizona for sale. Cheap! Even comes with a bridge."

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2. Posted by BillH, 17/07/2024 18:26

"If Lawrence Stroll is as successful as he appears to be, which there is no reason not to believe is the case, then he would not have got there with a bunch of "yes men" around him.
Formula 1 is very data driven these days as Daniel Ricciardo, Perez, Sargeant and other drivers not performing as well as their team mate or close to it know all too well.
Also, though there is many other investors in the team and sponsors / partners that will have an expectation of results so putting "family first" is unlikely to prevail at any team these days."

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3. Posted by Apexing, 17/07/2024 16:43

"Call me cynical, but I don't believe this...who's going to be the lucky fellow to tell Stroll The Elder that they fired his son to get a better driver?

@BrightonCorgi I'd have loved to see Sainz with Alonso as well! "

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4. Posted by BrightonCorgi, 17/07/2024 16:14

"The only driver worth replacing Stroll with is Sainz. The rest are just lateral moves and not worth the risk.

I would've like to have seen Sainz paired with Alonso. Two Spanish drivers with a Spanish brand ambassador in Pedro de la Rosa.

The garage may find it difficult when Sainz and Alonso are speaking Spanish to avoid voicing their frustrations."

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5. Posted by KKK, 17/07/2024 14:29

"There are more chances of me growing a third bollock than Lance Stroll not being in the team next year. Dady knows best!"

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