Fernando Alonso and his reputation as a bad partner: "I laugh at that" | Formula 1

Fernando Alonso has returned to Formula 1 after two years of absence but the questions from journalists remain the same. Once again the Spaniard has denied being a bad partner, a statement that he does not hesitate to laugh at. “I laugh at that. This is the third time that I have driven for Renault. At McLaren I had two stages. I have been in different teams and I have repeated. Apparently they have always been happy with me because if not, you will not call me again. With Fisichella I keep talking. From Trulli, who lives in Lugano, I received a call when I had the accident offering any kind of help. The same with Stoffel, Jenson, with Esteban ”, he began by saying. Regarding Ocon, who is his partner in Alpine this season, he added:“ Esteban has been driving a kart this week. That kart, from FA, I sent him to drive us together and this morning we have been talking about it. That’s why I am telling you. It’s something I laugh at because all my colleagues have always been good people and good friends, not only when sharing a team, but also in the rest of my career. ”“ On many occasions, this reputation is good, because When my colleagues later discover that I am normal, they are happily surprised ”, Fernando Alonso has settled. Webber and the friction that could exist between Alonso and his partner Ocon Precisely, a few days ago, Webber stated that the relationship between the Spaniard and Esteban Ocon could go awry : “All are happy days, when there is a little champagne around and Fernando is dominating or regularly beating his teammate and he is the one who performs and gets the most for the team. This is all very good.But if it is the other way around, if Ocon takes his measure and the team is halfway through the table, there may be some friction because Fernando will not accept being overtaken by Ocon and if that happens it will be a challenge. ”For now, Esteban Ocon has acknowledged be a big fan of Alonso. “I have a great relationship with Fernando. I have his helmet and the only helmet exchange with another rider that I have done has been with him. He was the only one, along with Michael Schumacher, for his struggles in those days, that made me fall in love with this category “, confessed the Frenchman. Shortly after confirming the signing of Alonso by Alpine, Esteban Ocon added:” I am not worried about the Fernando’s arrival to the team, he will bring new experience, more information for the team and I have a great relationship with him, so I’m not worried. If I were afraid of Alonso, I would have to leave Formula 1 ”. Trulli and Fernando Alonso’s psychological games One of the teammates Fernando Alonso alluded to when asked about his bad reputation is Jarno Trulli. The Italian, who coincided with the two-time champion during his first spell at Renault, said about him a few hours ago: “I have been talking to Fernando recently and I have to say something: Fernando is ten years younger than me, so this is already something good for him. But, unlike me, he still really wants to drive. He has nothing else in mind but to pilot. I don’t see him failing in what he’s going to do, he’s still in great shape. ”“ The big question probably isn’t how good Fernando is; the real key is how good your car will be to put you in a position to fight your way to the top. I have very few doubts about Fernando, simply because I still see him extremely motivated.Let’s cross our fingers and hope that Alpine can offer him a car that is good enough to give him the opportunity to enjoy the great prizes of this 2021 ”, continued Trulli. However, the Italian has not hidden that Alonso always seeks to be the number one of the team: “Fernando is one of those drivers who plays with his mind and is a politician in his team. He’s also part of a driver, a leading driver who wants to be the first on the team that wants to be number 1. I don’t blame him. I am not like him. I have always preferred to prove myself with results and not with politics. This was probably one of my mistakes. ”“ Of course, he always tried to get the best out of the team and the politics within the team, for himself. He always tried to focus on himself, you have to expect this from a top rider… He wants all the attention for himself, ”concluded Jarno Trulli.