He is remembered as one of the best companions of Fernando Alonso in his more than 20 F1 campaigns. AND Giancarlo Fisichella (January 14, 1973, Rome, Italy) has exactly the same memory as Asturian. The 50-year-old Italian pilot is the star of the new chapter of Official F1 podcast, ‘Beyond the Grid’where he went to talk about his career, but also to remember his good years at Renault with Fernando Alonso (2005 and 2006) and to assess what his 41-year-old Spanish ex-partner has achieved in F1 with Aston Martin.
“I had a winning car in 2005 and 2006 with Renault. The first year I did it, in the first race (Australia 2005) I took pole position, I won the race and I thought this would be my moment. But after that, I had some mechanical and technical problems and I didn’t get enough points to fight for the championship. And when that happens you have to work for the team and also for your partner.”argued with the Italian about those courses, where he fully understood that he had to help the Spanish talent.
“Alonso is the strongest and toughest teammate I’ve ever fought against. He was very good in all situations, especially in the race, very consistent and focused and no mistakes. In the team, Fernando Alonso was very strong, with Briatore as manager and Telefónica as sponsor, but they did not benefit me.”he argued, making it clear that the treatment between the two was always equal.
“Even at 44 he can maintain the same speed”
Giancarlo Fisichella also referred to the level that Fernando Alonso showed with Aston Martin in his first course in green. He had 6 podiums in the first 8 races and in Monaco he battled head-to-head with Verstappen for pole position and victory. The Roman believes that the Asturian can stay at that level for more years and if they give him the necessary vehicle, he will achieve some successes this season.
“I was surprised, but I know… at 42, 43 or even 44 years old, Fernando can keep the same speed. Now he has more experience, for me he is in one of the best moments of his career. He can win a few races this year with a good car, I wish him the best”commented Fisichella to his friend from Oviedo.
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Source: La Verdad
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