FILE – Alpine driver Fernando Alonso in the paddock ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos Circuit, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso said Monday his new team Aston Villa “won’t settle for second place” as they bid for the Formula One title in the years to come. coming.

Alonso arrives at Aston Martin as the successor to Sebastian Vettel, another former world champion who retired at the end of last season.

Aston Martin finished seventh in the constructors’ standings last year, competing with Vettel and Lance Stroll, the son of its managing director Lawrence Stroll.

“We have to make sure we have a good base for future Aston Martin cars. Last year they had some difficulties in the first part of the season, but the second part was very good and we hope to see that progress. in 2023”, said Alonso during the presentation of the model for the next championship.

“This team is not content to be fourth, nor to be third or to be second,” added the Spaniard. “Maybe we can’t win immediately, but we have to make sure the car is the basis for the years to come.

The car was unveiled at Aston Martin’s new factory, which is not yet complete. Lawrence Stroll said the plant would be “fundamental” to his long-term project. The team plans to move to the new premises in the coming months.

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