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Alonso: "Always an advantage" for Aston to add experienced F1 players like Bell
Martin Whitmarsh and Lawrence Stroll welcomed Bob Bell to Aston Martin in a new role, enhancing the team’s technical structure. Fernando Alonso praised the addition of Bell, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and leadership in a competitive environment. Alonso acknowledged the fluctuating performance of the team, aiming to apply learnings from the past to improve this year. Despite the team’s current standing as the fifth fastest, Alonso remains realistic about their prospects for Jeddah. The Spaniard expressed optimism for the future, recognizing the continuous evolution and challenges in Formula 1. Alonso highlighted the team’s need to maximize their potential on race days to elevate their performance.