If the compliments that Fernando Alonso has already received throughout the season, the congratulations on his podium in Qatar keep coming in public. Following the words of Alain Prost, Alpine’s advisor, in which he describes the Asturian as “the best driver on the grid” of the World Championship, Another great acquaintance has wanted to praise his new feat in the maximum competition, after seven years without getting into the drawer. In your usual post GP analysis, Ross Brawn, F1 sporting director applauds Alonso for another great performance that It places you as its driver of the day and even “of the weekend”.
“Like Hamilton, he got on the track very fast and got the car running well. That Alpine was good all weekend. He’s having a lot of fun “, Brawn comments in his column he published on the official page of Formula 1 where, in addition, he is not short in making public, again, his great admiration for the Spaniard, a rider who tried to sign in 2009 for his team, led by Honda. And, despite the fact that Fernando rejected him at the time, the manager continues to venerate the Asturian for everything he means for F1 and, above all, for what he has shown on his return.
“I am a great admirer of Fernando and I’ve always been frustrated by the fact that he only won two world championships for someone with his talent. He is a man who is still in love with F1 and it shows, “he writes in his column, adding that Alonso” has great talent “and that” the perspective he has now, after a time away from the sport, can help. ” “It’s brilliant to see him up there on the podium and brilliant to see Alpine doing so well here this weekend, “he says.
And while there is still a hopeful 2022 ahead, Brawn is already thinking about a longer-term future that, for now, is uncertain. But he is clear about what he would like: “Will it encourage him to stay a while longer? Who knows? I think we all want Fernando to stay for a while. He is driving very well. He deserves to be there, there is no doubt about that. It’s great for sports, great for fans, great for everyone. “
