After the Abu Dhabi tests, Fernando Alonso will get behind the wheel again Aston Martin in those of Pirelli that will be held in two weeks in the Jerez circuit.
Of course, it will be with the 2022 car since the innovator AMR23 will see the light next February 13th at the official presentation at Silverstone.
Then the preseason in Bahrain will come… and the start of the longest year in the history of the ‘Great Circus’ in the Persian Gulf itself.
Then, Fernando Alonso trusts to be “100%”but he himself acknowledges that there is still a long way to go and work to be done to get to the start of the campaign in optimal conditions.
In statements to the official website of the Formula 1the two-time champion has highlighted the “differences” that he will have to face to get used to the game as soon as possible. Aston Martin after two years in Alpine.
“We need to work hard this winter, including many hours in the simulator, learning all the controls and procedures on the wheel; they are very different compared to what I am used to“, has explained.
I have to practice them until they become automatic, in my head, on my fingers. This is how I will reach Bahrain 100%,” he added.
In turn, he has once again distilled that the AMR23 will be very different from the AMR22: “Next year’s car will be very different compared to 2022so any comments you make are not really relevant for when we drive the AMR23.”
“But I saw some different philosophies about the setup and the development of the car, power unit management. There are a lot of things that you get initial feedback on,” he added.
“You can feel the energy in the team and how motivated everyone is. I’m looking forward to next year. I feel a very special atmosphere“, has settled.
Alonso’s words, together with the latest news that has come out about the Mercedes engine will undergo a considerable improvement In terms of power, they make the illusion of seeing Fernando fighting for something more than leading the midfield soar.
