F1, Fernando Alonso will take Sebastian Vettel’s place

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Formula 1, Fernando Alonso will take the place of Sebastian Vettel

Through an official statement, Aston Martin confirmed that Fernando Alonso will take Sebastian Vettel’s place starting in 2023: “The Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One team is pleased to confirm that Fernando Alonso will join the team in 2023 on a multi-year contract.”

“The entire company is very excited to bring Fernando’s incredible experience, brilliant pace and driving ability to the team. Recruiting a special talent like Fernando is a clear statement of intent from an organization that is committed to developing a winning team.”

Lawrence Stroll’s message: “I have known and admired Fernando for many years and it has always been clear that he is a winner, just like me. I decided to bring together the best people and develop the right resources and organization to succeed in this highly competitive sport, and those plans are taking shape at Silverstone. It seemed natural then to invite Fernando to be part of the development of a winning team, and in our recent conversations we established very quickly that we have the same ambitions and values, it was logical and easy to confirm our willingness to work together.”

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