Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer says Aston Martin's announcement that Fernando Alonso will be racing for the team in 2023 was the first he heard of the news. Aston Martin revealed on Monday that Alonso had signed a multi-year contract with the Silverstone-based outfit, the Spaniard thus leaving Alpine after a two-stint with the Enstone squad. Although the 41-year-old F1 veteran was seen as a candidate for the seat that will be vacated at the end of the season by future F1 retiree Sebastian Vettel, Alonso's frequent reference to Alpine's project and to the team's strength suggested that the two-time world champion's future was firmly anchored to the French team. Read also: Alpine salutes...
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