Stefano Domenicali needs to see Fernando Alonso stay in Method 1, responding to the Spaniard’s feedback on the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
In the course of the media day on the circuit close to Montmeló, Alonso defined in the course of the FIA press convention that this is able to be his ultimate Method 1 race on the venue.
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The previous two-time world champion commented: “Certain. It will be a particular weekend, most likely my final Barcelona race in Method 1. So, I wish to say because of everybody. I’ll attempt to benefit from the weekend. I cannot be aggressive and I cannot be too lengthy within the automotive in qualifying, and within the race hopefully sure, however not on the tempo that all of us need. However I need everybody to nonetheless benefit from the weekend. It has been at all times a celebration once they come to Barcelona. I feel it is my twenty third Spanish Grand Prix, and all of them have been magical. And this final must be magical as effectively.”
That doesn’t imply Alonso won’t compete in Method 1 subsequent season, because the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will enter a rotation with Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and won’t be held once more till 2028.
Picture: Race Photos
Picture: Race Photos
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Domenicali needs Alonso to remain
Chatting with Spanish newspaper AS, the Method 1 CEO hopes that the stays within the competitors so long as attainable. The 2 additionally know one another effectively, provided that Domencali was Ferrari’s staff principal when Alonso competed for the Italian outfit.
The Italian defined: “I undergo for Alonso, as a result of I’ve a lot respect for him and I do know he’s incredible. However I additionally know he’s a resilient particular person. He’ll have the chance, I hope, if he’s given an excellent automotive, to exhibit the expertise he has. His mentality is one in all fearless dedication, at each degree. He wants the correct challenge. I hope it’s right here, and never only for a 12 months, however for a very long time.”
When requested about what the competitors would lose if the Spaniard leaves, he added: “This isn’t the second to speak about this as a result of I wish to see him right here for a very long time.”
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‘Alonso and Alpine rumors might be dismissed in the intervening time’
Lately, rumors surfaced about Alonso returning to Alpine. The Spaniard was noticed within the firm of Flavio Briatore final weekend is seen by some media as a sign. Nonetheless, at this second, that may be dismissed as typical paddock hypothesis.
It shouldn’t be forgotten, nonetheless, that Briatore has been the two-time world champion’s supervisor for a while. A dialog between the 2 is something however uncommon. that the staff is presently aiming to proceed with Colapinto for 2027 alongside the skilled Pierre Gasly.
