After getting on the podium in Bahrain and Saudi Arabiatwo circuits that are not exactly the best for the characteristics of the Aston Martin AMR23, Fernando Alonso He has serious options to get on the podium in the Australian Grand Prix.
Four factors point to italthough it could be five given the concern that exudes Red Bull for the reliability of his car. In fact, they do not ensure that max verstappen either ‘Czech’ Perez can finish the race at Albert Park.
The ’33’ seems closer than ever… but, is it possible to fight for the World Cup? Formula 1? Stefano Domenicalithe great boss of F1, has no doubts about Alonso’s level and, in case he has a “strong car”, he believes that he will surely be in the fight with Verstappen.
“Yes, Max is strong, he is a top pilot, but if you give Fernando a strong car… he can do it, without a doubt, he is not afraid. He is one of the best in history, in the past and now, he’s still there, I’m sure he’s going to be the protagonist that season,” he explained.
“I hope to see him fight for that victory 33I love to see him fight in the lead. It’s something unique”, he added in statements to ‘Marca’.
The F1 CEO believes that it is “magical” to see the duel between the Asturian and the Dutchman: “See a twenty-something like Verstappen so focused and mature, and you see Fernando at 41 capable of fighting and being there, so strong, It’s just magic, it’s magic”.
Domenicali, who was Alonso’s boss in Ferrariis pleased that he has again a competitive car a decade later.
“The truth is that seeing him is great, would be the happiest, beyond his family and friends, to see him win again. He deserves it, unfortunately with him we lost two titles in the last race (2010 in Abu Dhabi and 2012 in Brazil)”, the Italian concluded.
