After a disappointing year in Alpine, two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has embraced the Aston Martin project, one of the most interesting given the growth prospects. Although it has not yet manifested its potential la AMR23 according to those who work in the paddock, it could be the revelation of the 2023 season, now upon us. This was also seen in tests. This Friday will start the first Bahrain race weekend. Aston will get on track with Alonso and probably Drugovich, given the unavailability of Stroll.
Hunting for points
Aston Martin is a team whose ambitions are reflected in each person who has been working on this project for more than 2 years. Pilots first. Alonso, despite his age, certainly didn't come to the team to warm up his seat, or to spend the last few years of his prestigious career in peace. Fernando is a predator, and will hunt until his last day aboard a Formula 1 car. Hungry from the many disappointments that he had to face during his career, very often hampered by a car that was decidedly not up to him. The last one, just last year in Alpine, in which in addition to withdrawals it was added the contract issue and the awareness that he would not have had more than a year's stay in the French team.
The process for arrivare in Aston it was therefore rather naturalalmost for survival. But the story could take a decidedly interesting turn for the prince of Asturias. The team has welcomed him warmly by offering him a longer-term place, but it's not just a question of whether contracts are good or bad. Aston has potential, ambitions, it's a team that has yet to blossom. An all or nothing challenge.
An ambitious project
During the presentation of the 2023 single-seater Fernando, in addition to promoting the fact that Aston had actually been the only one up to that moment to show the real AMR23, he clarified his goal for this first season with the team: grow and fight for the best positions in the middle of the group, i.e. with Alpine and McLaren. Fernando is a very demanding driver, take or leave. But really this character could help Aston Martin to grow and improve constantly.
These two years – 2023 and 2024, will be crucial for Aston Martin. The team is completing the factory, acquiring resources and know-how. All essential investments to continue growing and climbing the rankings, approaching the top positions. The challenges to face are different and the development path is still long. “In Formula 1 there are no shortcuts: investments and talents are needed in the factory” – explained the double world champion, Fernando Alonso.“This project is very ambitious at the moment and has a lot to prove, but also a lot to address in the coming years.”
Fernando Alonso at the dawn of his 42 years, in what will probably be the last chapter of his career, is looking for redemption. He is ready to get involved, to try to speed up the process as much as possible to get to victory, also considering the little time he has left to be able to compete in the 20.”I know my time behind the wheel is not unlimited, but I will try to make this (development) process as short as possible and help the team as much as possible".
Source statements: RacingNews365
