A 41-year-old Spaniard will replace Sebastian Vettel, who announced his retirement last week. This year was the deadline for Alonso's Alpine contract to expire. Alonso was given a multi-year contract, Aston Martin confirmed on Monday.
Considering the opportunity with Aston Martin, Alonso described it as "a tremendously intriguing prospect" because "no one in Formula One today exhibits a better vision and unwavering dedication to winning." "My aspirations remain the same, and I want to join a team dedicated to growing."
Alonso will begin his 20th F1 season this year. He had success with Renault in 2005 and 2006. To compete in other series, including races in the Indy 500, he took two years off in 2019 and 2020.
Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack stated, "I have seen the enthusiasm in the engineering team and throughout the entire organization at the possibility to work with Fernando. "We know that almost everyone may benefit from someone of Fernando's caliber and background. He will undoubtedly motivate everyone to play their best. We are sure of it.
In the 10-team constructors' rankings this season, Aston Martin, whose other driver is Lance Stroll, the son of team owner Lawrence Stroll, is only ninth.
Lance and Lawrence, according to Alonso, share the same "ambition and determination to achieve" in Formula 1.
"All of us value That there is more work to be done to advance and that we must put all of our efforts into cooperating to achieve performance," Alonso stated.
The enthusiasm and commitment to excellence I have witnessed have motivated me to continue appreciating and being dedicated to the sport.
I want to win again in this sport. Therefore, I must seize the chances that feel appropriate to me.
Alpine is now in fourth place in the constructors' race after improving in prior seasons. Alonso is currently ranked 10th out of 20 drivers. After a two-year hiatus from the series, which included a start in the 2020 Indianapolis 500, he joined Alpine in 2021.
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