F1: Fernando Alonso: “The Aston Martin project is very attractive, they are investing a lot”

The Spaniard assures that among “the options he had” for next year, he chose the “right one”.

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The Spanish pilot Formula 1 Fernando Alonso (Alpine) valued his signing for next season for Aston-Martinseduced by an “attractive project” with which he hopes to grow, while aspiring to take advantage of the second tranche of the present world to achieve a podium that it would be “a dream”.

“I had this possibility, Aston Martin called me after Vettel announced his retirement. We sat down and reached this agreement. The project is very attractive, they are investing a lot. A lot of new people have come to the team,” he said at the press conference ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.

“New facilities at Silverstone, a good project for the future. We are happy to unite and have this opportunity to grow together,” added the Spaniard, who was the protagonist just at the start of the holiday break due to his final with Alpine.

The double world champion defended his decision for the next season. “Within the possibilities that I had for next year, this was the right one. It has ingredients for the future that are usually synonymous with success, when you have people and investment. Let’s see if we can cut short and do something very good next year.” comes with Aston Martin,” he said.

On the other hand, Alonso hopes to continue his good form with the Alpine during this weekend at Spa. “I hope to continue the consistency of eight times in a row in the points. Some could have been better. Even with difficulties we have managed to continue adding. I hope to have a clean weekendthe car is strong, we have improved a lot,” he said.

“I hope to be in the top 5 here, I think it’s possible. I have spoken with my mechanics and engineers, the nine remaining races we want to finish in style and a podium would be a dream for us. Maybe this weekend will be the first time we get it,” he finished.