Fernando Alonso wasted no time in signing a deal to succeed Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin in 2023, a move that shocked the Formula 1 deal with its swiftness.
Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to explain how it happened and why, and whether or not it was the right decision for team and driver.
Alonso’s contract impasse with Alpine, which meant the door was still open for such a move, is also explained along with whether the team has any realistic alternatives to Oscar Piastri given it has yet to announce its replacement.
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