It raised doubts at first, but the signing of Fernando Alonso by Aston Martin is more exciting every day. With the final goodbye to Alpine, the Asturian’s new plan is already underway. He tested his new car this past Tuesday, with great sensations, feeling “happily surprised” and, despite all the work that lies ahead, with a “much more optimistic” mentality. “I felt a competitive car”, revealed the two-time champion to this medium, as soon as he got out of the car with which he did up to 97 laps in Abu Dhabi.
Aston Martin’s investment is a reality and now we just have to wait for the next winter tests. With a brand new car, the brand will present its candidacy to fight at the top of the table. They want podiums, victories… but they are still waiting for the level that can be reached. They already have the tools: renowned signings, the wind tunnel, the new simulator and many changes that have been forged since February. “We went from fighting in the back of the midfield to the true midfield,” recalled Tom McCullough, technical director of the brand, also focused “one hundred percent for several months” on the new 2023 project.
Expectations are high and, although there are many unknowns, high-profile voices in Formula 1 have already dared to get wet. Flavio Briatore could not be missing from this long list. Alonso’s former boss in his years as champion at Renault, is clear about it. “Fernando is a rottweiler, a rottweiler goes to Aston Martin, without problems. He will have a great season, two seasons ”, He warned DAZN during the last Abu Dhabi GP, happy with the driver’s progress and sure that he will continue to give his best version with the British brand. About the progress of F1, he has no complaints either: “It’s fantastic. Mediatically it is very strong, the public leaves all the Grand Prix without tickets. It’s been a super success.” And may it continue for many more years.
