Flavio Briatore rejected the suggestion that Fernando Alonso could be tough to handle.
Two-time world champion Alonso has gained a fame for being tough to handle all through his profession.
That is largely as a result of Alonso, on account of his fallout with McLaren in 2007 and public criticism of Honda in his unlucky second stint with Woking Squad in 2015.
However Briatore, successfully the boss of the Alpine crew, believes Alonso is being handled unfairly by the media on this regard.
“Generally individuals have made the information that Fernando is tough to handle,” Briatore advised ESPN.
“However it is a lot of rubbish. Actually. Each time I hear this I am completely upset.
“Fernando has at all times been a teammate. He is at all times having everybody work collectively. The demonstration is at the moment at Aston Martin.”
Alonso achieved each his World Championship victory whereas working for Briartoll at Renault in 2005 and 2006.
Alonso, now 44, is the oldest F1 driver on the grid as he continues to push the elusive third world title with Aston Martin.
“The automobile is not aggressive, however he is at all times there and pushing,” Briatore mentioned of Alonso’s want for victory and starvation.
“Everybody is aware of what they want. He is like a Rottweiler. He is at all times there.
“You go to 1 place and the Rottweiler at all times bites you. That is Fernando. That is how he desires to win.”
Fernando Alonzo faces tough selections
Alonso admits that if Aston Martin shouldn’t be aggressive, it is going to be “very tough” to retire from Method 1 on the finish of 2026.
The Spanish contract will expire on the finish of subsequent 12 months.
“For example there’s extra likelihood I will cease if there’s a number of competitors. If it isn’t aggressive, it is going to be very tough to surrender with out attempting once more,” Alonso mentioned.
“In my case, driving in the previous couple of years of my profession is clearly one thing I wish to style the success of the Aston Martin Venture.
“However I do know it takes a bit of time to connect all of the items collectively.
“Aston Martin fights and wins for the World Championships, and is kind of assured sooner or later. They’ve every little thing they should compete for the World Championships.
“After which, to do the job and win, you want some exterior components too. You want a bit of assist out of your opponents. You want a bit of luck.”
