Szafnauer analyzes the situation of the Spaniard signing for Aston Martin
otmar szafnauerCEO and team leader of Alpinehas granted a interview for a media outlet to talk about everything that happened with the departure of Fernando Alonso of the team in the direction of Aston Martin for the next season. His words have surprised.
the circus of the F1 he is uneasy about the tension that exists with the Spanish and Alpine and that is why otman he wanted to step out. “In my case, I had never experienced anything like this. We had many conversations with Fernando, to stay. Nothing is certain until he is signed ”, commented the boss of the Gauls.
The Alpine boss assured that Fernando Alonso will remain firm until the end of the season
For Szafnauer one of the problems has been that Fernando wanted a longer contract, something he didn’t have at Alpine. Nor have they helped, logically, the problems with his teammate Ocon. Now, Alonso will continue in Alpine until the end of the season and his boss confirms this with a few words.
“The relationship between now and the end of the year is going to be focused on beating McLaren. I am very competitive. And this competitive instinct also has Fernando Alonso. It doesn’t matter that he leaves for Aston Martin next year.” Something that in the end surprised all his followers.
At the end of the interview he also decided to talk about Esteban Ocon
Szafnauer also spoke about another controversy. ad like new pilot by Oscar Piastri that the pilot himself denied, leaving Alpine very badly. For this reason, he did not hesitate a single second to make everything clear, not only to his followers, but also to journalists and those close to motorsports.
“We have a contract with Piastri, which he signed in November, we have spoken with our lawyers and they have told us that this is a binding contract.” For now it is expected that the arrival of Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin will take place in the best way in order to avoid further setbacks with the other drivers.
