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With the budget cap set at $135 million, Alonso couldn’t help but make a joke with Russell over Mercedes’ margins.
Two-time F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso joked about Lewis Hamilton’s expensive contract giving Mercedes a budget advantage during a press conference. Alonso expressed uncertainty about Aston Martin’s performance improvement potential in the upcoming season, citing limited testing and changing regulations as challenges. When corrected by George Russell on the actual budget cap of $135 million, Alonso humorously mentioned Hamilton’s contract surpassing that amount. Despite commencing his 21st F1 season, Alonso still finds joy in preparing for a new campaign and exploring the competitiveness of his car. He highlights the importance of starting on the right foot in F1 to maintain an advantage and expresses his ongoing curiosity for the sport. Stay updated on all F1 events with the convenient 2024 F1 calendar that can be easily synced to your devices.
