Flavio Briatore pushed Fernando Alonso to join Aston Martin
The Fernando Alonso case had shaken the world of Formula 1 last summer. His departure from Alpine to Aston Martin was motivated in particular by Flavio Briatore himself, who advised him to join the British team.

Last summer, Fernando Alonso shook up the Formula 1 market by leaving Alpine to join Aston Martin. His departure made waves not only because of the unexpected manner, but also because Aston Martin was struggling during the 2022 season.
But the Spaniard clearly made the right decision to leave the French team. With Aston Martin, Fernando Alonso is currently third in the driver’s championship, having stepped onto the podium four times in five races. The former double world champion is undoubtedly the most dominant driver behind the two untouchable Red Bulls.
Alpine had a good 2022 season and was full of hopes for 2023. Alonso could have very well stayed with Alpine, even though his relationship with his teammate was not ideal. In the end, Flavio Briatore, the director of Renault when Fernando Alonso won the World Championship, himself pushed the Spanish driver to join Aston Martin.
The mission to replace Sebastian Vettel seemed risky in a struggling car in 2022. But Aston Martin’s choices during the offseason were a catalyst in the signing of the two-time world champion. Aston Martin recruited Eric Blandin from Mercedes and Dan Fallows from Red Bull. Two key individuals. They are investing heavily in technology and their Silverstone factory, said the former Benetton manager.
Flavio Briatore seemed to be right. That’s why I pushed Fernando Alonso to join Aston Martin. Plus, they are now in second place. I think it’s a success, continued Flavio Briatore. Ten years after his last victory, the Spaniard can hope to win another Grand Prix, in case of a surprise or bad luck for the Red Bulls ahead of him.
The World Championship already seems all mapped out for Max Verstappen or Sergio Perez who can still surprise. Flavio Briatore is of the same opinion despite Aston Martin’s very good performances: They worked very well in Miami, even though the circuit didn’t seem suitable for the car. Some circuits, like Monte-Carlo, can create surprises. We don’t know what will happen.