Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has defended Fernando Alonso following his explosive radio outburst during the Qatar GP.
The two-time world champion, who has repeatedly criticised Aston Martin's 2024 car as one of the "slowest or second slowest" on the grid, lost his temper on the radio during Sunday's race.
"I cannot fuc*ing believe it - two years with the same fuc*ing problem on the straights," Alonso raged.
Despite his frustrations, the 43-year-old managed to finish the race in P7, with Aston Martin maintaining fifth place in the constructors' standings behind the top four teams.
When asked about Alonso's fiery radio comments, team boss Krack was quick to downplay the incident.
"We must not forget that we are human beings who fight for everything and try to give the best of ourselves always," he told DAZN. "Sometimes, comments must be allowed to vent that frustration.
"We must not judge him too much because we also know how we all react at times."
Krack emphasised that such displays of emotion are part of what makes Formula 1 engaging for fans.
"It is even attractive for the spectator to see that emotion," he explained. "We all want to see human emotions and if we have them we should express them. Especially if we can end with a smile."
The Luxembourger acknowledged that Aston Martin must provide a much stronger car in the 2025 season to address their ongoing struggles.
"The most important thing for the team is that we had many races without points," Krack noted. "It is particularly difficult when you have a triple header and then go home without points, so getting points is a good reward for all the good work."
He also defended Alonso's overall approach, insisting the Spaniard rarely criticises the team publicly.
"Both our drivers have not accepted the situation, but they're challenging us internally. Externally they are excellent team players, and this is of great help, obviously, because if the difficulties are taken to the outside, it gets much more difficult," Krack said.
"We came from a good start in '23 and since then it has not really progressed. And they have the microphone in front of them each time they get out of the car and are being confronted with negative questions. And when you have frustration and adrenaline, it's very difficult to stay positive, which they have done. So, credit to them."
