Aston Martin have been warned that their new driver Fernando Alonso could "split the team in the middle" if the Spaniard becomes unhappy with how things are going.
It was announced on Monday that Alonso will leave Alpine this winter to join his newest employers. He will take the place of fellow veteran Sebastian Vettel, who will retire at the end of the season.
The announcement came as a surprise, as the general belief had been that the two-time world champion would continue his association with Alpine. But Alonso, 41, is clearly keen on a fresh challenge in the twilight of his Formula 1 career.
