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Fernando Alonso had good news and bad news for Formula 1 fans following the opening days of pre-season testing. While the Aston Martin driver expects the competition will be “very intense” behind M…
After the recent pre-season testing in Formula 1, Fernando Alonso shared both good and bad news for fans. He mentioned that the competition, led by Max Verstappen, will be intense, but believes other drivers have accepted they won’t win the championship this year. Verstappen impressed with the new RB20 design, and Red Bull seems to keep its advantage from last year. Alonso admitted that most drivers, including Sergio Perez, see Verstappen as the likely world champion. Despite the dominance of Red Bull, Alonso thinks Aston Martin has progressed well and will be part of a fierce competition behind the lead. He expressed excitement for the upcoming season, emphasizing the intense nature of testing days and the improvements in his team’s car. Alonso predicts a tight and intense battle in the championship race among the teams due to the advancements made this year.
