Musical chair in F1: Fernando Alonso joins Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso, who has been driving for Alpine since 2021, will leave the team to join Aston Martin for the 2023 season. Remember that in Formula 1, the game of musical chairs is a very popular.

Alonso, a two-time world champion, will replace Sebastian Vettel, who has four championships under his belt, in the Aston Martin of Lawrence Stroll.

Obviously, the Aston team was very happy with the addition of another champion to support and guide the young driver, Lance Stroll.

In a statement posted on social media this morning, the Aston Martin team expressed its satisfaction with the hiring of the 41-year-old driver. His experience, his brilliance on the track and his racing expertise will make him a cornerstone for the future.

El Toro ‘s (Fernando’s nickname) goal is to stay in F1 for two or three more seasons, as he is still very passionate about the sport.

Fernando Alonso a “le désir de gagner” en rejoignant Aston Martin en 2023.

“Je suis heureux de vous annoncer qu’en 2023, je rejoindrai Aston Martin. Il s’agit d’une occasion vraiment excitante (…) J’ai encore la faim et l’ambition de me battre pour être devant.”#F1 pic.twitter.com/51uUH5iOYv

— Off Track (@OffTrack_FR) August 1, 2022