Aston Martin know they will have to work hard to keep Fernando Alonso happy when he joins the team next season.
The Spaniard announced in the summer that he had turned down an offer from his current team Alpine to move to the Silverstone team. The main attraction for the 41-year-old was that they were willing to offer him a multi-year deal – something his current team was reluctant to do.
But just because they were able to offer him more longevity, it doesn't mean Alonso is guaranteed to be satisfied at Aston Martin. Asked about recent comments from the Spaniard about wanting to fight for the championship, the team's performance director Tom McCullough said he is aware of the racer's undying desire for success.