We are on the eve of the sixth race and news has arrived that the mechanics Alpine they are mounting a new unit on the car of Fernando Alonso. It is about fourth Power Unit season, therefore, one more than those granted by the regulation before the triggers penalty. A few hours from the start of the race, the technical delegate of FIA, Jo Bauer, confirmed that Alpine has chosen to equip the Asturian's car with a series of new elements of the power unit, making him exceed the seasonal limit.
Bad news for the Spanish rider who had arrived at Barcelona, "home" race, with a very different charge. But since yesterday the situation has darkened for the Asturian. The qualifications saw him finish in a disappointing XNUMXth position. Uncomfortable position since in Barcelona it is not so easy to pass. The world champion, last driver Ferrari to seize victory in Spain in 2013, start officially from the bottom of the array.
Alarm bell for the future for Alonso?
One of Alonso's most celebrated radio teams dates back to the last few years in McLaren. "GP2 Engine", says the Spaniard in 2015, referring to the poor performance of the Honda engine. Receiving such a humiliation again, in front of his own fans, would be intolerable for Fernando, and it is said that relations with the team, after this disappointing start to the season, cannot crack, considering instead how much more positive the situation of his teammate, Esteban Ocon. A leap in quality was expected from the French team in the new era season, but at the moment the expectations of the Spanish rider and the fans have not been met.
La career di Fernando is getting ready towards the end but to get out of it this way would be a huge disappointment. The comparison with Or with it's more and more merciless. The young French driver manages to bring in excellent points, while there is no prospect or direction for the two-time world champion. Fernando today can only hope for a great comeback so as not to disappoint all his fans and to relaunch himself.
