Fernando Alonso. | (Picture Credit: Twitter)
Spanish F1 driver Fernando Alonso has signed a brand new take care of Aston Martin and can proceed to be with them for the subsequent season because the two-time world-champion introduced the identical. Aston Martin Crew Principal issued an announcement, terming it as implausible information and hopes to see one other profitable stint with him.
Alonso shifted his alliance to Aston Martin from Alpine final yr and witnessed a staggering 6 podium finishes throughout first eight races of the 2023 marketing campaign. The 42-year-old helped the staff rise from seventh to fifth, however has slightly had a shaky begin to the 2024 season, standing fifth behind Purple Bull, Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes in a collection of top-10 finishes.
With Lewis Hamilton’s shock change to Ferrari, there have been speculations about whether or not Alonso may additionally pull off one thing related. Nevertheless, he has put every thing to relaxation. Aston Martin Crew Principal Mike Krack revealed that the veteran driver is eager to take Aston Martin to new heights and stated, as quoted by Formula1.com:
”Securing Fernando’s long-term future with Aston Martin Aramco is implausible information. Now we have constructed a robust working relationship during the last 18 months and we share the identical dedication to see this venture succeed. Now we have been in fixed dialogue over the previous couple of months and Fernando has been true to his phrase: when he determined he needed to proceed racing, he talked to us first. Fernando is hungry for achievement, driving higher than ever, is fitter than ever, and is totally devoted to creating Aston Martin Aramco a aggressive power.”
”We stay up for creating extra unbelievable recollections” – Mike Krack
Krack added that they hope to maintain the identical dedication going which they’d prior to now 18 months.
”Now we have constructed a robust working relationship during the last 18 months and we share the identical dedication to see this venture succeed. This multi-year settlement with Fernando takes us into 2026 after we start our works energy unit partnership with Honda. We stay up for creating extra unbelievable recollections and attaining additional success collectively.”