Aston Martin F1 Star Fernando Alonso On His Championship Career And Being A 'Drive To Survive' Villain - Maxim
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The "Spanish Samurai" reflects on his inaugural season with Aston Martin, his long career in motorsports, and the roots of his famously dark humor.
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Fernando Alonso insists it has still been 'incredible season' despite Aston Martin's double DNF in Mexico and drop off in form
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How Fernando Alonso energized Aston Martin's 'unthinkable' F1 surge - The Athletic
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Fernando Alonso still hungry for success after joining 'ambitious' Aston Martin
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Aston knows high 'calibre' Alonso could make life difficult
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In Fernando Alonso, F1 regains the anti-hero it needs: 'I'm still the bad guy' - The Athletic
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Fernando Alonso's in a 'privileged' F1 driver market position. Can Aston Martin keep him? - The Athletic
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