Fernando Alonso had in the year 2022 a Oscar PiastriFormula 2 champion, as a reserve driver. Alpine used the figure of the Australian to put pressure on Alonso with his future. However, the play could not have gone worse for the French: McLaren stayed with Piastri Y Alonso went to Aston Martin.
A similar situation is what the two-time world champion will now experience in Aston Martin. The team of Silverstone confirmed the signing as reserve pilot of Felipe Drugovich, current Formula 2 champion.
The Brazilian pilot, like piastriwill look for a seat for the Formula 1 in the short term. being in Aston Martinlogic indicates that it will look for the seat or else alonso or of Lance Stroll. Nevertheless, in Stroll’s casein the case of the son of the team owner, the odds are rather low.
Also, replacing Alonso would not make sense since the British team has expressed its joy with the signing of the Asturian, excited about what he can achieve in the long term. Thus, the Oviedo position is not in any danger.
Fernando Alonso He has stated on more than one occasion that despite his 41 years, he feels at a high level to compete. He will try to do everything in his power to put the green car as high as possible.