During his first race with Aston Martin, Fernando Alonso celebrated his 99th podium after an amazing career in which he started with a bad start in which he gave up the position with george russell there Lewis Hamiltonbut in which he ended up on the podium.
Contrary to, Alpine has consumed an absolute grotesque. Up to three sanctions fell on Esteban Oconthat he ends up giving up, while Pierre Gasly he only added two points with his ninth place finish.
It is clear that in August, when hardly anyone trusted change Alpine-Aston MartinAlonso was right… even if he himself no longer believes in the huge step forward that the Silverstone brand has made.
This happiness of the Asturian was reflected after a wave of Spear Strollwho interrupted him in the middle of the interview to “stick his tongue out”.
“You’re glad you’re not at Alpine, huh? (“Are you glad you’re not at Alpine, huh?”), said the Canadian in his ear.
Alonso, elegant with the team that gave him two World Cups in 2005 and 2006 under the name of RenaultHe didn’t want to draw blood and replied concise but forceful.
“I’m happy in green” (“I’m happy green“), replied Fernando, who finally has a car to fight regularly for podiums, victories and who knows if anything else in the medium term.
Lance: Yeah mate, are you glad you’re not at Alpine?
Fernando: I’m happy in green pic.twitter.com/4sOaxYBkI8
— Aston Martin F1 Updates (@startonpole) March 6, 2023