Alonso, on his renewal at Aston Martin: “It’s easier than it seems”

The Spanish pilot Fernando Alonsodouble Formula 1 world champion, assured now Negotiations for the recently announced Aston Martin team renewal are “simpler than they seem.”

“We sat down after the (Grand Prix of) Japan and Within a day or two we came to an agreement and announced it. It was so simple“, assured the Asturian in a press conference before the celebration of the Chinese Grand Prixwhich will be held this weekend in Shanghai after a five-year absence.

Due to many “rumors” in his future, Alonso assured that he and the team “kept their word” and said he was “very proud” to continue to represent Aston Martin for years to come.

“He the team is getting better and better (…) and it will become a very strong team in the future,” he stated.

“It’s never easy when you have to make a decision,” explained the veteran driver, who “definitely” have the “strength and motivation” to continue competing and that, at the time, his team “had the goals and objectives to continue to improve in the coming years”.

The Spanish pilot, who admitted himself to be “happy” after his decision, He will continue to race for the English team at least until 2026the year in which the new regulations regarding car design will come into effect will, according to Alonso, represent “the possibility that everyone has a chance.”

Furthermore, that year, Honda will be Aston Martin’s new motoristwhich, in Alonso’s opinion, represents “an advantage”: “They are winning the championship now and they are showing that They have the discipline and work required to succeed in Formula 1”.

Alonso also had words of praise for his current teammate, Lance Strolling by ensuring that Canadians are “more sensitive” to issues related to vehicle configuration, which are “crucial” when carrying out plans and analyses.

“Sometimes I’m a bit ‘insensitive’ and that’s not good. (…) I drive a car despite our problems; That’s good sometimes because I can do any car at any time, but I couldn’t reach 100% of the car’s potential without help from my partner” he explained.

Regarding this weekend’s race, the world champion in 2005 and 2006 (with Renault) said the Shanghai circuit was “very challenging”, with some of the “most special” hairpin corners in the championship and plenty of overtaking opportunities.

The one from China This will be the first round of the season with a ‘sprint’ format, something that doesn’t worry Alonso too much: “I don’t think we will change the way we approach it in relation to any ‘sprint’ from last year. We can learn things the rest of the weekend.”