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Juan Pablo Montoya believes Fernando Alonso’s $17.8 Million unpopular switch to Aston Martin is a great opportunity

Janmeyjay Shukla
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Juan Pablo Montoya believes Fernando Alonso's $17.8 Million unpopular switch to Aston Martin is a great opportunity

Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Fernando Alonso’s decision to move to Aston Martin will turn into a good one in the future

After Sebastian Vettel announced his retirement from the sport, Fernando Alonso will join Aston Martin for the 2023 season. Moreover, $35 Million worth, Montoya is excited about this shift.

The two times world champion returned to Formula 1 intending to compete at the top against the likes of Mercedes and Red Bull.

However, Alpine could not fulfil the promise of providing Alonso with a competitive car. Hence, the Spaniard is on his way to Aston Martin in 2023.

Is Fernando Alonso’s move to Aston Martin a downgrade?

Fernando Alonso currently stands 10th in the world championship with 41 points to his name. However, he is still 17 points behind his teammate Esteban Ocon.

Sebastian Vettel shocked the paddock by announcing his retirement with the second half of a season to go. Right after the news, the British team announced Fernando Alonso as his replacement.

Aston Martin is currently the second last team in the constructor’s championship, 79 points behind Alonso’s current team Alpine. As per fans, this move is a massive downgrade for Alonso.

Also Read: Alpine eyeing 23-year-old Mick Schumacher as $200 million worth of Fernando Alonso’s replacement

Juan Pablo Montoya’s optimism toward the two times world champion

On the other hand, former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has a different opinion. He believes that it is a great opportunity for the two times world champion.

Mercedes’ partnership with Aston Martin is a good sign for Alonso. He further expressed that the German team designs good engine and Aston Martin have the budget to pull off a competitive car.

In conclusion, the Colombian stated: “I think it is a great opportunity for Alonso. It is hard, but remember, with F1, if they run bad this year, it doesn’t mean they are going to run bad the next two years.”

Also Read: $20 million worth Charles Leclerc recalls being awestruck in the Ferrari parking lot

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Janmeyjay Shukla

Janmeyjay Shukla

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Janmeyjay Shukla is an artist who contributes his expressions through words as an F1 writer and editor at The SportsRush. He is an F1 historian who has been watching the sport since he was a baby. Passed on from generation to generation, he has seen the prime of Michael Schumacher to the rise of Max Verstappen. A Mercedes fan from the days of the Brawn GP era, the sport runs in his blood. Besides Formula One, Janmeyjay is a Marketing Head and a musician who loves to sing and play Rock & Pop songs on guitar. His love for sports will never die as he is a loyal Liverpool Football Club fan as well!

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