F1Weekly Podcast # 979

Play Podcast: 02-14-23f1weekly979.mp3

NASIR AND THE HOST ARE SLOWLY GETTING TO GRIPS WITH ALL THE REVEALS. FERNANDO LOOKS FIT AND READY TO PUT ASTON MARTIN ON THE TOP STEP! WE HAVE A FULLY LOADED MOTORSPORTS MONDIAL AND THIS WEEKS INTERVIEW IS WITH THE OTHER MONTOYA…FEDERICO! WITH BONUS MARTIN BRUNDLE!

FERNANDO ALONSO AT THE ASTON MARTIN LAUNCH:

“I have always said that I could see the ambition that shines bright at AMF1. And, as we launch the car in this brand-new factory, I think everyone can now see the scale of the ambition and determination at the heart of this organisation.

“Just as important is the car – and the AMR23 looks incredibly neatly packaged and highly efficient. I was pleasantly surprised when I sampled last year’s car for the very first time, and I think there is plenty of performance we can unlock together. I can’t wait to get started.”

Lance Stroll said: “Looking at AMR23, I can see lots of new thinking and some aggressive work around the packaging and aerodynamics that should really help us out as we head into year two of these new rules.

“I’m massively looking forward to working with Fernando. I’ve always got along very well with him – and it will be fantastic to race alongside him.”

Lawrence Stroll, AMF1 Executive Chairman, said: “This year’s move into our new state-of-the-art factory is more than just a serious statement of intent: it will considerably strengthen and empower every single individual in this organisation, helping us to deliver on our ambition to narrow the gap to the front of the grid and, in time, become genuine championship frontrunners.

“In the past year, we have demonstrated the determination and belief needed to move forward and we have constructed a brand-new car to match our vision and ambition.

“Across our partner portfolio, I want to offer my best wishes to Ravi Kumar, who has just been appointed CEO at Cognizant, a company with whom we share an inspired vision. To the team at Aramco, who have shown incredible faith in this organisation, and to all our partners, I extend my thanks for joining us on this unique journey.

“The talk today is of new energy – and, believe me, it feels like a fresh start and an incredibly promising and ambitious way to begin the new season.”