Fernando Alonso is one of the most experienced drivers in Formula 1. The Spaniard’s knowledge of the track and several world championship titles have made him one of the leading companies in the Alpine team, according to Luca Da Meo, CEO of Renault.
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The 39-year-old is back on the grid after a two-year sabbatical and is now driving for the team that helped him in both championships, albeit under a different name. However, things have not gone his way as he has tried hard to make an impact and is now down to five points overall. But he will hope to turn it around.
Da Meo sees Fernando Alonso leading everyone at Alpine
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Da Meo said in an interview with Sky F1 Italy, as quoted by Motorsport: “[Alonso] brought all of his experiences to the team. Everyone in F1 knows how demanding they are because they are pure racing drivers. I think his passionate nature plays a role in this. “
Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – April 15, 2021 Fernando Alonso of Alpine at the FIA press conference FIA / Handout on REUTER’S ATTENTION EDITORS – THIS PICTURE WAS SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES
“He leads the entire team. At the beginning of the season, I didn’t ask him to take on the leadership role he has for everyone and I think he’s doing it very well, ”concluded Da Meo. (Translated from Turkish by Google translate)
It’s important to note that Alpine hasn’t had a team manager since Cyril Abiteboul left. Rather, this role is now shared jointly by Davide Brivio, Laurent Rossi and Marcin Budkowski. Therefore, Alonso serves as the glue that binds the entire team together.
Alonso is positive about Alpine’s progress this season
The Spaniard is quite impressed with the team’s results at the last Grand Prix and also believes they will fight with McLaren and Ferrari in the upcoming races.
As quoted by PlanetF1, Alonso said, “I think Alpine is now in the mix with Ferrari and McLaren. That’s a very positive trend in what we’re seeing in the team now and we’re really looking forward to the next races.
“But we have to be careful and really confirm it. Because as I said, Bahrain and Imola compared to Portugal and Barcelona, it might seem too good to be true. “
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Formula 1 F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain – May 7th 2021 Fernando Alonso of the Alps in action during practice REUTERS / Albert Gea
“But obviously it’s true because both cars were in the third quarter and in Esteban [Ocon] was sixth [on the grid] in Portugal and fifth in Barcelona so that’s good news, ”Alonso concluded.
The fifth race of the championship takes us to the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix. Alonso is hoping for a better result to advance Alpine in the overall standings.
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