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Fernando Alonso has expressed that he still holds the Alpine Formula 1 team in high regard and hopes for a
Alonso has had three different stints at the Enstone-based team in his storied F1 career, during which he clinched back-to-back championships in 2005 and 2006. In 2021, he made a comeback to F1 with the team, now under the name Alpine, but later moved to Aston Martin due to contractual matters. Alpine finished fourth in the 2022 opening season but slipped to sixth last year. This season, the team has struggled even more, currently sitting at the bottom of the standings after the first two races. Despite his criticism of Alpine’s management, Alonso still holds affection for the team and hopes they can improve their performance. He believes the recent management changes at Alpine have played a role in their decline. Looking back at his time with the team, he remembers a great atmosphere and strong performances, which make the current situation surprising to him. In contrast, Alonso enjoyed success with Aston Martin last season, securing eight podium finishes.
