Fernando Alonso has been endearing himself to his Aston Martin team with his performances on the track – and also his actions off it.
Aston Martin have created a very competitive car this year. Only the Red Bulls are definitely faster, with the Silverstone-based team in second place behind the defending champions in the constructors' standings after the first three races.
Veteran Alonso has been leading that charge. Leaving Alpine for a new challenge at the age of 41 was seen as a significant risk for a man whose Formula 1 career has, in some ways, been defined by a series of poorly-timed decisions to move teams.
