risky move is, a priori, the one that caused the big earthquake for Formula 1 in this 2023. It was, of course, the announcement of the signing of Fernando Alonso by Aston Martin. The Asturian, in Alpine, left the French brand wanting a renewal with an offer that came halfway and he preferred a project that last year was behind that of the Gauls. But in Silverstone there is something that he called, and a lot, the attention of the two-time champion.
Because not everything is what there was, but it is also what there is or can be. It’s what they want there to be. It’s an idea. A proposal. A path to walk and the steps that are taken to reach the goal. There Aston Martin, for Alonso, had and has more to contribute than Alpine. had and has what he longs so much
A winning project. Attractive. What is being able to seek the forefront of Formula 1 and that thanks to that he has achieved several of the great names of Red Bull and Mercedes. They are making so much noise that already not even those of energy drinks dare to discard them.
Because they have Dan Fallows, ex Red Bull, and also Eric Blandin, ex Mercedes. The two, important pieces of the teams that have dominated F1 in the last ten years. Now, both are in Aston Martin.
With them, Fernando Alonso. In words for the Silverstone team website, he makes it clear that the greens they have what he wants in a Formula 1 team.
“His ambition attracts any racing driver”
“The team is determined to become a World Cup contender. They will do whatever it takes to achieve it. That ambition appeals to any racing driver,” says Alonso.
And he continues: “You see the investment, the new factory, How much talent joins the team… You want to be a part of this.”
Also, Aston Martin. A name that is and will be an icon in the ‘motorsport’ and in motorsport”, continues Fernando.
Alonso wants to be someone important: “It fills me with pride to be part of the Aston Martin family. To be able to write the next chapter in the history of this firm.”
The presentation of the car, on February 13
It will be on February 13 when the car, the Aston Martin, is presented to the world. It is a car in which there are high expectations for everything that has been surrounding them since the signing of Alonso and for the great opportunity for growth that exists. The objective, to lead the middle zone, to be the first pursuers of Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari… and, why not, dream.
