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“You Are the Leader”: Aston Martin Key Figure Snaps Fernando Alonso Back to Reality as 2x Champ Attempts to Play Down Kingpin Role

Published 07/15/2023, 12:15 PM EDT

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Fernando Alonso has always been a prominent figure, known for his exceptional driving skills and relentless pursuit of victory. After a decade-long wait for success, the 2-time World Champion returned to the sport with a clear plan to win again. However, as he continues his journey with Aston Martin, a key figure within the team has reminded Alonso of an important reality. Despite his accomplishments and aspirations of him, he must not overlook his role of him as a leader within the team.

Alonso, in his characteristic modesty, recognizes that his position within the team goes beyond his personal pursuit of victory. He acknowledges that his role as a two-time World Champion brings with it a responsibility to use his knowledge and experience for the benefit of the team. Alonso aims to contribute to Aston Martin’s journey toward becoming a top team in the near future. Despite his individual achievements from him, he emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collective progress.

As per dazn.com , Alonso states, “My position in the team is just trying to use all my knowledge and experience to hit a bit. All together in the team and just, you know, become a top team in the near future. “ It is evident that Alonso’s focus is not solely on personal glory but on uplifting the entire team to achieve greatness.

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Pedro De La Rosa, acknowledging Alonso’s leadership qualities, praises him by saying, “For me, the most incredible thing about you, Fernando, is that you are the leader. You lead by example. It is a key. It is not easy. And now, since you have arrived at Aston Martin F1, I think you are such a complete athlete.” The ambassador’s words highlight Alonso’s growth and improvement as a driver and his dedication to the team’s success.

Alonso humbly admits his own progress, stating, “I improved,” to which De La Rosa contests, nodding and affirming, “You have improved.” This acknowledgment demonstrates Alonso’s commitment to continuous growth and development, both as an athlete and as a team player.

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Fernando Alonso’s ‘The Plan’ Unveiled

During a captivating fan Q&A session supported by Peroni, Alonso shed light on the meaning behind ‘El Plan,’ a tagline that has come to define his return to Formula 1. While carefully avoiding specific details of his years at Alpine, Alonso explained that ‘ El Plan’ represented his unwavering determination to come back to the sport with a clear goal of winning again.

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As the conversation unfolded, Pedro de la Rosa interjected, organizing the concepts that have sparked widespread discussions surrounding Alonso. He emphasized that ‘El Plan’ had now evolved into ‘La Mission and eventually morphed into ’33,’ a number that holds immense significance both inside and outside the paddock.

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As Alonso steps onto the Hungaroring circuit, where his journey began, one can’t help but wonder: Will this be the race where he once again defies the odds and adds another glorious chapter to his already storied career?

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Vidhita is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports. Driven by her deep passion for motorsports and a love for the exhilaration of speed. Since 2016, she has been captivated by the world of F1 after watching a race with a relative, and her fascination has only grown stronger over the years.
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