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Alonso complimentary about Lawrence Stroll: "He has this vision"
- GPblog.com
Lawrence Stroll has received a lot of criticism in recent years. Last season, there was frequent talk that Aston Martin would never become a serious challenger under his leadership because he would interfere too much with the leadership. Stroll sr. is proving him right in 2023 and remarkably, everyone holds the billionaire in particularly high regard. Including Fernando Alonso.
Alonso seemed headed for a contract extension at Alpine, but talks with Lawrence Stroll convinced him of a move to Aston Martin. Many fans did not initially understand the move by the two-time world champion, but those doubts have completely gone away after the first two Grands Prix of the season. Alonso finished on the podium twice.
Stroll sr. and Alonso get on well
This is not least due to the commitment of 63-year-old Stroll, believes Alonso at F1.com."Obviously very happy, very proud. I think he has this vision of having a winning team in the near future, whatever it takes, whatever it costs, whatever is needed."
The team owner's drive impresses. "“When he has an idea normally he succeeds, that’s why it’s interesting to have a leader like Lawrence because you know you have everything you need behind you and the team is in safe hands, whatever he’s requesting.”