Australian F1 GP 2023: Fernando Alonso on L’Equipe: “Hamilton has a bad memory, he’ll grow up”

Fernando Alonso He is the sensation of the season and in the sports papers L’Equipe Made an interesting review of the beginning of the year, of all that has changed in it Formula 1…and he has sent more than one letter to many of the great circus personalities with whom he has outstanding accounts.

Letter to Hamilton

Among them, L.N Lewis Hamiltonwhich came after the Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia to qualify Red Bull as the best single-seater in recent times, including the dominant Mercedes with which it won six of its seven titles.

Alonso, specifically It reminds him of those days gone by, not far yet. “I disagree. In Arabia I finished 20 seconds behind Chico and Max, but Rosberg and I were a minute behind in 2014 and 2015. After two or three laps, the performance dropped to save their engines. He has a short memory, and he will get oldHe says in the French newspaper.

In a normal car, you can see that it has weak points. Russell beat him 2-0 in the standings this season

Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin driver

It wasn’t the only reference to the seven-time world champion, to which the Spaniard made some other remarks: “In a normal car, you can see that it has weaknesses.”Certain. “Before, he was not competing with anyone, alone or sometimes with his partner. He is the driver with pole position and George Russell beat him 2-0 in the playoffs This season…and he hasn’t forgotten about driving. This shows how much The car is still an essential factor.The two-time world champion explains.

Pleased with Aston Martin

Looking more towards his performance in this Magical 2023Show Alonso pleased with his current positionHow could it be otherwise. Because he burned the stages that were in his head in his journey Aston Martin Much faster than expected: “At Aston Martin I expected to have a competitive car in a year or two, but To be in this position in six months is great“.

Twice champion Adapted to perfection For the team and the British car… because even he started working on it as soon as he put on green: “Once he got to Aston Martin I expected an adjustment problem. I have prepared. I told them about my riding style, and about Power steering [recordemos que este fue un elemento que retras su adaptacin con el Alpine]. We’ve been working on it since January and put it on the simulator.”

I was hoping to get a competitive car in a year or two, but to be in this state in six months is pretty cool.

Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin driver

naturally, 33 cannot be missedthe victory that everyone expects: “earn? Need help from Red Bullaccident or malfunction, but we will still be competitive. I could not have imagined this three months ago. It’s incredible to have a car capable of fighting on the podium.”

All this makes the hero twice think so The move to Aston Martin was the best choice of his career: “Yes, absolutely. Now Aston is a winning machine”, identify. Although he also keeps reminiscences of other moments in his career: “I also enjoyed my period Ferrari Based on Toyota In the WEC, he has won Le Mans twice.

Otmar Safnawer and his age

The Asturian also sent a good arrow to another of his old friends, Otmar SafnawerHead of the Alpine team and one of the responsible for the Spaniards did not continue to the French national team. “Ottmar will definitely not sign for Newey…he’s 64 years old”Go sarcastically.

“I feel like I’m 30…and better prepared now than in 2003”He added about the controversy with his former boss. “Ottmar is playing his part, but it doesn’t work for me. Hamilton I think was 35 when he won his seventh title. The age factor shouldn’t affect the drivers. And Aston wasn’t afraid…”.

Age shouldn’t affect drivers…and Aston wasn’t afraid

Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin driver

Although the Spaniards also wanted to voice it Doesn’t hold grudges… to the French team and brand: “They will always be my family, and I have no resentment even with them Renaultnor with Alps. I hope we understood each other better last year. In Australia I spoke with them to extend my contract… I didn’t hear from them until July.”