Fernando Alonso has the capacity and ability to challenge for Aston Martin, says team boss.

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Fernando Alonso has the capacity and ability to challenge for Aston Martin, says team boss.

Aston Martin's boss Mike Krack commented that Fernando Alonso has the speed, hunger, motivation and experience to help Aston Martin take the next step. But the conditions will be difficult for the former world champion if he is not provided with a fast car.

Krack added to his comment that "It will be challenging for us. Normally, drivers with this experience, they do not have this desire to win. Normally, this desire goes down, especially if they have won already."

The two-time champion, Alonso confirmed to join Aston Martin from Renault-owned Alpine in 2023 as a replacement for four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel.

Aston Martin have had 11 top 10 finishes this season, with Vettel's sixth place at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix their best result. They are ninth of 10 teams in the constructors' standings with six races left on the calendar.