The head of the British team says that they are in talks so that the Asturian is more than an F1 driver
The team manager Aston Martin, Mike Krack trust that Fernando Alonso he will play a role in the future of the team far beyond his duties as a driver. A piece of news that not only took the Spaniard by surprise, but also each of the followers of the important pilot.
Fernando Alonso joined the Silverstone-based team of Mike Krack to replace the retired Sebastian Vettel and join the team with Lance Stroll. The two-time champion, who is entering his 20th season, will be 43 years old at the end of the two-year contract he signed with the team.
Through an interview, Mike Krack opens the door to the possibility that the Spaniard took another role
Fernando Alonso has indicated his intention to continue beyond that date, with a counter argument difficult to counter given his performances with Alpine this year. That is why the expectation has grown with the passage of time waiting for what may happen.
But with Aston Martin building from a smaller factory to one it hopes to consistently challenge for championships, the upgrade includes an influx of staff and the creation of a state-of-the-art campus Krack said it would like Alonso to remain part of the family. .
The two-time world champion considers continuing in F1 after his retirement
However, he went on to say, “We have already had very good conversations with him. This, in my opinion, can go beyond driving.” This would be a good option for 2023 for the Spaniard, who somehow already waits the necessary time to talk about his farewell to the slopes.
“Fernando Alonso joins us, as a fundamental part of the team, and we have to see how it will develop. But he can play a big role in the future of the team,” Mike Krack told select media outlets. For now, we must wait for a decision to be made in the future.