Ex-F1 engineer reveals secret to Fernando Alonso’s remarkable ‘longevity’

Fernando Alonso continues to defy his age and perform neck to neck with younger talents across the fierce F1 grid.


Ex-F1 engineer reveals secret to Fernando Alonso’s remarkable ‘longevity’

Fernando Alonso (via IMAGO)

Former Renault (Alpine) engineer Phil Charles has shared appreciation for two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. The 43-year-old veteran who currently races for the Aston Martin F1 team has been in the sport for more than 20 years.

Fernando Alonso‘s longevity remains an inspiration to all the other drivers on the grid. He has raced for prestigious teams such as Minardi, McLaren, and Ferrari in his career. Even at the age of 43, the Spaniard continues to be an essential part of Aston Martin.

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Phil Charles thereafter claimed that the two-time world champion could tailor a car to his needs. He also said that Alonso possesses various other skills as well, which surprises people time and again.

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He’s an incredible talent and I think he surprises people regularly. He has the ability to make a car work around him and that’s why he’s been able to have such a long career.

Phil Charles via Soymotor

Alonso has been struggling to find pace this season, securing only 62 points for the Silverstone-based team. He has ascertained his will to race until 2026, which now lands Aston Martin to prepare a better package for their star driver.

Aston Martin announces new partnership with office technology and solutions leader Xerox

Aston Martin has announced a new partnership with Xerox, a pioneer in office and technology solutions, commencing in 2025. This is a multi-year deal aimed at improving the team’s digital technology functions both on and off the racetrack.

Lance Stroll, Fernando Alonso and Xerox Logo
Lance Stroll, Fernando Alonso and Xerox Logo (Via: Pinterest and Neowin)

Xerox has long been a leader in innovation, and this partnership brings together two brands that thrive on precision and efficiency. We are excited to work with Xerox and leverage their expertise to enhance our team’s digital operations. As we push the boundaries of performance, this partnership will drive us forward.

Jefferson Slack, Managing Director of Commercial for Aston Martin said via astonmartinf1.com

Managing director of Aston Martin Jefferson Slack has praised Xerox for being a prime organization thriving on precision and efficiency. He is excited to lead the Silverstone-based team to push the boundaries of digital performance.

Aston Martin has made some major changes in their administration, with several important personnel getting incorporated into the team. Their operations in the upcoming years are set to make them a front-running team at the pinnacle of motorsport.