With the lack of sporting incentives for the last Grand Prix of the season in Abu Dhabi, there is more talk in the paddock about expectations for next season and other issues related to the drivers’ contracts. agreement Fernando Alonso Aston Martin deal expires at the end of next year The continuity of the 42-year-old Asturian is one of the unknowns in terms of the future. Mike KrackThe head of the England team was questioned about this issue this Friday and his response could not have been stronger. “Yes, we want to extend Fernando Alonso’s contract with Aston Martin beyond 2024,” he said.
Alonso, who finished fourth in the drivers’ world championship at Yas Marina (tied with Carlos Sainz on 200 points), bids farewell to his first season at Aston Martin with great feelings and eight podiums in its history. It made him the main driver of the Silverstone team, which finished fifth in the constructors’ championship but finished second in the first part of this season.
Days ago, Krack spoke about Aston Martin’s intention to ensure Alonso’s continuity: “Obviously, this is not a decision I will make alone. We talked about these issues with Lawrence Stroll and Martin Whitmarsh, but I can say this. I think at the level Fernando works, his age is just a number. “With the right discipline and motivation, he will perform without any problems,” the Luxembourg coach analyzed, giving examples of Valentino Rossi and Roger Federer, who “have very long and successful sports careers.”
“I even worked with pilots who had no knowledge. 30 years and those who say ‘I achieved everything’ even if they haven’t achieved much. “And there is an example like Alonso, who has a great mentality and tremendous determination,” he added. crack.
Alonso, on Thursday, admitted that he does not see the time to retire when he arrived in Abu Dhabi: “If I act slowly, I will be the first person to raise my hand and leave. But I don’t think so, frankly, it will happen. I am overconfident in myself. Yes, it may be like that.” such a challenging program, one day you will feel that the time has come. There is more to life. It’s been a very difficult season 22 races and two cancellations, That’s what next year will be about 24 races. “This kind of thing might drain my battery, but it doesn’t affect driving.”