Aston Martin Boss Mike Krack Explains Lance Stroll’s Frustration After Esteban Ocon Clash

Aston Martin’s Mike Krack has shed light on Lance Stroll’s muted media appearance after the Italian Grand Prix.



The Canadian driver endured a difficult weekend at Monza, finishing 18th and visibly frustrated after the race.



Silent Post-Race Session



Stroll’s brief comments and abrupt departure from his post-race media session raised eyebrows.



When asked about an incident with Esteban Ocon that forced him off track, he replied simply, “I don’t have anything to say about it.”



Earlier, he had given only two short answers before leaving, ignoring other questions.



The awkward scene left journalists scrambling as Stroll offered little insight into his performance.



Risky Strategy Backfires



Stroll started the race 17th and struggled throughout, ultimately finishing last among classified drivers still running.



A one-stop strategy late in the race left him with little chance to climb the order.



The team had hoped for a late Safety Car, but when none appeared, the gamble failed.



Krack later explained that the approach was driven by circumstance.



“With these situations, when you have a race with almost no degradation, and you start from the back, you have to hope for opportunities,” he said.



He added: “And you know, we get always Safety Cars when we have done our pit stop, so we said, ‘Let’s wait until the Safety Car comes this time’, and then it doesn’t come.”



Krack acknowledged Stroll’s disappointment, noting: “It is normal that then you are frustrated because you are fighting for nothing, although you’re pushing to the limit. So I can understand a certain level of frustration.”



Technical Concerns Add to Frustrations



Krack also revealed that the team is investigating issues that may have compounded Stroll’s struggles.



“We have an issue on the pit gantry that we need to understand,” he said.



“We have downloaded now the log data, and this is another thing that we will have to deal with.”



The additional technical problems may have contributed to Stroll’s poor performance and his sour post-race demeanor.



A Tough Day for Aston Martin



The race capped a disappointing afternoon for Aston Martin.



Fernando Alonso, who had looked on course for points, was forced to retire early due to a rear suspension failure.



The double setback left the team without points in Italy, highlighting the challenges facing Aston Martin as it battles for consistency in 2025.



Stroll’s frustrations, combined with Alonso’s misfortune, underline the difficult balance the team must strike between risk-taking strategies and reliability.
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