Here comes the difficult period for Aston Martin”: Fernando Alonso outlines the need to find 'something extra' over F1 rivals in next 2-3 years
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Alonso: Aston Martin faces tricky period as it makes next step in F1
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Fernando Alonso career record: Titles, teams, race wins as F1 veteran prepares to join Aston Martin from Alpine
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I'm fitter than ever' - Veteran Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso still believes in third title with Aston Martin, who could be faster than Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes
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Alonso's biting comparison between Aston and his past F1 teams - The Race
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Alonso's biting comparison between Aston and his past F1 teams - The Race
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Aston knows high 'calibre' Alonso could make life difficult
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The evolution of Fernando Alonso — 'Aston driver is just enjoying F1' - Motor Sport Magazine
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It's a little bit sad to finish like that' – Alonso sets sights on 'good chapter' with Aston Martin as time at Alpine ends in retirement
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Alonso expects 'difficult races' to start with at Aston Martin in F1
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Alonso points out weaknesses: 'Would be great if we can improve that
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Alonso: Aston is “not fighting for anything” in final F1 races