Fernando Alonso may be 44, in the twilight of his Formula 1 career and currently struggling to escape the first part of Qualifying at race weekends – but the double World Champion’s influence on the sport’s driver market remains as strong as ever.
That says a lot about the perception of the Spaniard’s talent across the paddock and in the wider ecosystem – and his importance to a team like Aston Martin, who are just over halfway through their 10-year plan to morph themselves into World Championship contenders.
Alonso’s contract is up for renewal at the end of the season – and he has made it clear he plans to wait until the summer at the earliest before making his mind up.
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