In a tabloid format, Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and special guest Lawrence Barretto, correspondent and presenter for F1.com and Channel 4 F1. They discuss the latest news that Fernando Alonso has committed his future to Aston Martin. The Spaniard has signed a new contract with Aston, which will see him driving their green car until at least 2026. This coincides with the first year of the engine agreement with Honda and the introduction of the new F1 regulations.
During the discussion, the trio explores the reasons behind both parties’ desire to make this change. They also ponder what they can realistically achieve together and address any concerns about Alonso’s age affecting his potential success.
Following this, Edd, Ben, and Lawrence analyze how Alonso’s signing impacts the rest of the driver market for 2024. They then turn their attention to Aston Martin, evaluating the team’s long-term prospects.
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