Many are the authorized voices of the ‘Great Circus’ that praise that Fernando Alonsoat 41 years old, embarks on a new project at the hands of Aston Martina team that has had a more than positive trend in the second half of the season.
The last one has been that of the ‘boss’ of the Formula 1President Stefano Domenicaliwho sees the two-time world champion “super motivated”.
During a Basque pelota exhibition at the Labrit fronton in Pamplona, the Italian pointed out that the “age is not a problem” for the Asturian
“The important thing is that Fernando continues in F1. He also showed this year that age is not a problem; he is a very competitive driververy strong head, professional”, has explained.
Domenicali believes that if Aston Martin gives Alonso a “competitive car”, he will be “in front”: “It doesn’t surprise me at all because Fernando tF1 is in my bloodHe always finds motivations. Even when she left, she wanted to come back. deserves his position. The wish is that he has a competitive car, because if he does, will be in front“.
At the same time, the president has expressed his opinion on the departure of Ferrari’s Mattia Binottoa position he held from 2008 to 2014.
“Because of my position I can’t say anything, except to wish them luck for the future. And to Ferrari, that they find a person who can continue with the path they started. This year they came second in the championship,” he pointed out.
Lastly, he welcomed the growing fans of Formula 1 in Spain: “It gives me pleasure to see how in Spain F1 has become important again with Sainz and Fernando. Motor sports are very important to this country; We have to be proud.”
“I, as an Italian, can say that it is a starting point for F1 and MotoGP, which are of global importance. Together we can make these movements grow, which are very beautiful,” he added.
“This moment for F1 is important, also for Spain, with Carlos, that he has had a very good seasonit is important to have a competitive team, and that is what we hope for”, he concluded.