Two-time champion Fernando Alonso is to drive for Aston Martin from 2023 on a multi-year contract. “I still have the hunger and ambition to fight to be at the front,” Alonso said. “Aston Martin is clearly applying the energy and commitment to win and it is therefore one of the most exciting teams in F1 today. “I want to be part of an organisation that is committed to learn, develop and succeed. Alpine chief executive officer Laurent Rossi said at the French Grand Prix 10 days ago that the team were “discussing with [Alonso]; we are building scenarios for him”. On the face of it, the move is a backwards step in terms of performance for Alonso, as Alpine are well ahead of Aston Martin this season.

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