This Sunday, at the Abu Dhabi circuit, Fernando Alonso will ride for the last time with Alpine. His relationship with Renault will end. A relationship that he has had everything. Above all those two world championships from years ago in which he defeated them, nothing more and nothing less than Michael Schumacher.
The Asturian has left several affectionate messages for his team in the run-up to the Grand Prix: “I have enjoyed my time with Alpine and my time in the factories. I have great memories of my past at Renault and this team will always have a special place in my heart.”
“I returned with them to Formula 1 in 2021They welcomed me and I felt comfortable from the first moment. Since then, we have achieved good results”, said the two-time Grand Circus champion.
Last year, in QatarThey got on the podium. Undoubtedly his best result: “The podium in Qatar was the most special result, we achieved it on our own merits that weekend. In 2022, we have faced completely new regulations and the team has done a good job to understand all of them well. the changes”.
leave to McLaren behind is Alpine’s last great objective in this 2022: “We still have work to do this weekend and the objective will be to end the year with the two pilots in the points zone.”
“The World Cup is still tight and although we are in a good position in Brazil, this is not over until it is over. We are going to try to prepare well for the final push in Abu Dhabi. It has been a very tough season and we all deserve a break “, has sentenced the Spanish pilot.
Although he does not mention it, Alonso has one last great mission left in this team. And it is to overcome Esteban Ocon, his teammate, in the drivers’ standings. He is only five points away.