Spanish driver Fernando Alonso signs to race for Aston Martin in a two-year deal that will see him race past his 43rd birthday.
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso will extend his Formula One career by joining Aston Martin next season.Alonso won the F1 world title in 2005 and 2006 and has also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twiceAston Martin said on Monday that it signed Alonso to a multi-year deal.
"No one in Formula One today is demonstrating a greater vision and absolute commitment to winning, and that makes it a really exciting opportunity for me," Alonso said of Aston Martin. "I still have the hunger and ambition to fight to be at the front, and I want to be part of an organisation that is committed to learn, develop and succeed."He won his titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006. He took two years off in 2019 and 2020 to race in other series, including runs at the Indy 500.
"We know that nearly everyone can learn from someone of Fernando's calibre and experience. We are confident that he will inspire everyone to lift their game."
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