Lance Stroll has been Alonso’s team-mate at Aston Martin because the Spaniard joined the outfit in the beginning of 2023.
“Respect,” mentioned Stroll. “It’s a whole lot of racing, and he’s nonetheless extraordinarily hungry and aggressive and quick – that’s what it comes all the way down to. Chapeau!”
BEYOND THE GRID: Alonso on reaching 400 Grands Prix, his ardour for F1 and why he is nonetheless fired up
Esteban Ocon is one other driver who hung out as Alonso’s crew mate, having shared the Alpine storage with the Spaniard throughout 2021 and 2022.
“An unbelievable profession,” he mentioned. “You realize, that’s the factor that stands out. To be nonetheless hungry, to have this dedication, pushing to get the outcomes each single time after 400 races – and that many titles that he’s received, in any classes just about that he’s achieved – an excellent spectacular profession. I hope that someday I can have even half of the profession that he’s had. Effectively achieved to him and clearly he’s probably the greatest of all time.”
