Aston Martin boss Mike Krack worked for Andretti in Formula E and is also pro-Andretti.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/top-sports-general-news/3250651/column-f1-bosses-say-andretti-snub-isnt-personal-even-though-it-feels-like-and-looks-like-a-grudge.html

Krack added: “You have the ability to make everything yourself, but you can also decide to buy or make it, and you can make things faster.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autosport/1733132/lewis-hamilton-mercedes-max-verstappen-red-bull-christian-horner-mclaren-aston-martin

“The whole team are relieved that Lance was able to step out of the car after yesterday’s accident – however, he is still feeling the after-effects of such a high-impact crash,” team principal Mike Krack said.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-09-17/sore-lance-stroll-will-sit-out-the-singapore-grand-prix-after-a-heavy-crash-in-qualifying