Otmar Szafnauer compared Fernando Alonso to Michael Schumacher as he explained why Alpine decided against offering a guaranteed two-year deal to the Spaniard.
Aston Martin announced their capture of the two-time world champion on Monday, shocking the Formula 1 world. It had been widely expected that Alonso would extend his third spell with the Enstone team, with which he secured those world championship successes in 2005 and 2006.
But instead he chose to join Aston Martin, who were more ready to commit long-term to Alonso. Reports suggest his multi-year deal with his new employer may guarantee him a seat on the grid until 2025.
