Speaking to Auto Motor und Sport about Fernando Alonso’s ultimate departure from the team after the two parties came to an impasse, Rossi said:
Rossi further elaborated on how Alpine ended terms with Fernando Alonso on an amicable note, saying:
Fernando Alonso currently stands ninth in the drivers’ championship with 59 points to his name.
Fernando Alonso knows he may not “win the first race” with Aston Martin, says team boss
Several fans were shocked to hear that two-time world champion Fernando Alonso decided to move to Aston Martin, despite the swiftly growing success of his current team. Clearly, the Silverstone-based team were able to offer him a more attractive contract in terms of length of time, but Aston Martin boss Mike Krack has revealed that the Spaniard knows exactly what he is getting into in terms of expectations.
As reported by the BBC, Krack claimed that he understands the struggles of offering a car to a driver who has set high standards for himself in the past in terms of pace and results, in this case, Fernando Alonso. He said:
Aston Martin currently stands ninth in the constructors’ standings, while Alpine remains at the front of the midfield in fourth place.
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