Since it was confirmed that the team Aston Martin will have the motorization of Sling from 2026, the information and rumors have not stopped coming. the japanese brand will replace to Mercedes as official biker of the British team and that may have consequences.
One of the rumors that have emerged from this union is the continuity of Fernando Alonso from 2026. This is due to past ‘problematic‘ between the Japanese brand and the Asturian pilot in his time in mclaren honda.
However, both his own alonso as Sling have ensured that No have no problem in return to work together and? the past is that, past.
It’s more, Mike Krakteam leader Aston Martinhas commented in statements published by ‘Motorsportweek’, that Fernando Alonso always was informed and? No there was no problem.
“Fernando did not participate in the discussionsbut always kept informed“, has commented Krack. “We wanted to know your thoughts, your opinions […] because is a key member of the teamto the just like lance“, Add.
In addition, the boss of Aston Martin has not let the chance of praise his good relationship with the pilots: “I think that we have a very good relationship with our pilots, both are always involved. Are lucky ones also to have Pedro (of the Rose)”.
Will the Honda engine work?
The experience of Fernando Alonso with Sling It has not been very good in its passage through McLarenbut currently the honda engine is he World Champion with Red Bull. As if that were not enough, currently the Austrian team has the fastest caramong other things, for his top speed.
There are no reasons to think that this alliance could go wrong. However, Mike Krack has his feet on the ground. “I’m sure we’ll get betterbut that does not mean that we will improve the track position. It is a very relative competition”, has ensured the Aston Martin.
