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      Inside jetset life of F1’s hottest new racer Jessica Hawkins – from TV star girlfriend to ‘nearly killing’ James Blunt

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      BRITISH racing driver Jessica Hawkins is quite literally living life in the fast lane after becoming the first woman in five years to test a Formula One car.The 28-year-old Aston Martin ambassador made history last week when she drove 26 laps of the Hungaroring in Budapest in the AMR21.
      Jessica Hawkins became the first female in almost five years to drive a modern Formula One car during a recent test in BudapestCredit: PA
      The 28-year-old is an Aston Martin ambassadorCredit: instagram/1jessicahawkins
      As Jessica breaks down barriers, we take a look at her jetset life on and off the track – from a James Bond role to the time she “nearly killed” James Blunt…
      The former karting champion made her professional motorsport debut in British Formula Ford at Silverstone in 2014 in a one-off event, claiming two top 10 finishes.
      She joined the Aston Martin F1 team in an ambassadorial role in 2021, and is a regular face around the paddock.
      Prior to that she worked as a stunt driver, spending much of 2017 on Fast and Furious Live –  a global live-action show based on the film franchise, featuring super cars and acrobatic stunts from the movies – all performed live.
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      Jessica landed a plum role as a stunt driver in James Bond movie No Time to Die in 2021.
      Sharing a string of behind-the-scenes snaps on Instagram, where she was seen driving a classic Aston Martin, she wrote: “The best experience with the best people in the world. An unforgettable experience!”
      Her stunt driver career happened by chance, after a friend tagged her in a Facebook post advertising for a female driver with “good car control”.
      “I stopped racing a good few years before W Series purely because I’d run out of budget to continue on my motorsport journey,” Jessica told the Mirror.
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      Jessica on the red carpet at the No Time to Die premiereCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
      Jessica driving the James Bond car in the No Time to Die movieCredit: 1jessicahawkins/instagram
      “Bond was actually my first movie. There was quite a lot of pressure, but I was confident in my ability and I had an incredible team around me.
      “I’m super proud of what I’ve done.”
      Rubbing shoulders with famous faces
      Last year Jessica took part in a test drive for the new Range Rover Sport with Anthony Joshua.
      In a clip the professional boxer was seen behind the wheel as Jessica sat in the passenger seat.
      As part of the launch, Jessica completed a dramatic world-first climb up a flooded dam in Iceland in the motor.
      She said: “Driving into it, knowing that a 90-metre drop was waiting for me at the bottom of the slope if things went wrong, made this the most challenging drive I’ve ever undertaken.”
      Jessica also featured in James Blunt’s music video for his 2021 single Love Under Pressure, starring as a driver attempting to kill the singer.
      Posting a picture with the musician, she joked: “Not every day you find yourself trying to kill @jamesblunt for his new music video!”
      Jessica was also part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant, behind the wheel of a Land Rover to drive down the Mall.
      Jessica took part in a test drive for the new Range Rover Sport with Anthony Joshua last yearCredit: instagram/1jessicahawkins
      She featured in a James Blunt music video in 2021Credit: instagram/1jessicahawkins
      Jessica captioned this snap of her driving at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations ‘a special car for a special event’Credit: 1jessicahawkins/instagram
      Glam TV star girlfriend
      Jessica is in a relationship with Abbie Eaton, who is also a British racing driver.
      Abbie is also a TV star, having starred as the test driver for the second and third series of Amazon’s The Grand Tour.
      James May revealed that “she was the fastest and the best” driver that had been tested.
      In 2015 she appeared on ITV’s Drive, coaching rapper Professor Green in a string of racing car challenges.
      Jessica and Abbie, who both race in the W Series, have been together for over three-and-a-half years after meeting through the sport.
      Abbie, 31, said: “I met Jess before the W Series. Motorsport is a small world, especially for the female drivers.
      “I remember crossing paths with her at Goodwood and seeing what she was up to but when I came to W Series we got to know each other a bit more.”
      When it comes to competition between them both, Abbie explained: “We’re always competitive – we’d be rubbish racing drivers if we weren’t.
      “But if one of us is having a difficult time or our confidence is tested, we’re always there to support each other.
      “Ultimately, we both want each other to do well. The dream is to be at the front together.”
      Jessica’s girlfriend Abbie is also a TV starCredit: instagram/1jessicahawkins
      Jessica is in a relationship with Abbie Eaton, who is also a British racing driverCredit: instagram/1jessicahawkins
      Lavish trips
      Jessica’s career has taken her around the world – and she often documents her work trips on Instagram.
      Over the past few years she’s jetted off to the likes of Miami, Iceland, Mexico and Saudi Arabia.
      She was also photographed at the Monaco GP earlier this year, posing with fellow racer and Sky Sports F1 presenter Naomi Schiff.
      Jessica enjoys travelling during her time off, too. Last summer, she spent some time on the Greek island of Rhodes with Abbie.
      The couple also made a trip to Wembley last summer to cheer on England’s Lionesses as they beat Norway 8-0 during the Euros.
      Jessica with fellow racer and Sky Sports F1 presenter Naomi Schiff at the Monaco GPCredit: naomischiff/instagram
      Jessica and Abbie cheered on England’s Ladies in the EurosCredit: abbieeaton44/instagram
      Jessica often documents her work trips on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
      ‘Wild journey’
      Jessica got into motorsport from a young age, telling Glamour that she “begged” her dad to let her have a go at karting after spotting a kart track while playing golf.
      She explained: “Luckily for him, I was too small at the time. He wasn’t thrilled with the idea of me going karting.
      “But then we went back a few months later, and they’d moved the height restriction down, much to my dad’s despair. I had a go and absolutely fell in love with it.”
      She continued: “And I’ve never, ever intended, or it was never supposed to happen, that I’d still be here 20 years later having made or making a career from it.
      “I’m not quite where I want to be just yet, but I’m very proud of where I have come.
      “And a highlight of my career was obviously signing for Aston Martin Formula One team a couple of years ago. So yeah, it’s been a wild journey.”
      Jessica with Aston Martin F1 driver Fernando Alonso
      Jessica, pictured with Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg, is a regular sight around the F1 paddock
      Jessica’s performance at Silverstone in 2014 saw her picked up by Falcon Motorsport to compete in the 2015 MSA Formula Championship.
      In 2016 she moved into single-make racing and competed in the Volkswagen Racing Cup series.
      Jessica crossed over to the Mini Challenge in 2017 before returning to the VW Cup in 2018.
      She moved to the W Series in 2019 and a year later, she made her debut in the 2020 British Touring Car Championship.  
      This week Jessica followed in the footsteps of Colombia’s Tatiana Calderon, who drove with with Sauber – now Alfa Romeo – in Mexico City in 2018, by taking the Aston Martin AMR21 for a spin.
      Susie Wolff, the wife of Mercedes team principal Toto, was the last woman to compete in a practice session in 2015 – however a female driver has not started an F1 race since Italian Lella Lombardi in 1976.
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      Jessica admitted that it’s taken “blood, sweat and tears to get here”, but that it has been a “dream come true”.
      She added: “I’ll keep pushing for more and, in the process, I want to inspire other women and let them know they should follow their dream no matter what it is.”
      Jessica got into the sport from a young ageCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
      She enjoyed a holiday to Greece last yearCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
      Jessica living it up in MexicoCredit: 1jessicahawkins/instagram More

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      Meet Aston Martin’s Jessica Hawkins who’s the first woman to test a F1 car in five years and was James Bond stunt driver

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      MOTORSPORT ace Jessica Hawkins is no stranger to breaking down social barriers. Hawkins, 28, is a former British karting champion and was a stunt driver in James Bond movie No Time To Die.
      Jessica Hawkins drove Aston Martin’s 2021 F1 car last ThursdayCredit: PA
      Hawkins became the first woman to test an F1 car since 2018Credit: PA
      She used to drive in the W SeriesCredit: Getty
      Hawkins said the drive made all the ‘blood, sweat and tears’ worth itCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
      She joined Aston Martin in an ambassadorial role in 2021Credit: PA
      But last week she battered down another door by becoming the first woman to test an F1 car in half a decade.
      Aston Martin revealed Hawkins had been given the chance to get behind the wheel of their 2021 F1 car at the Hungaroring, the venue of F1’s Hungarian Grand Prix, last Thursday.
      Hawkins alternated the driving with Felipe Drugovich, the reserve driver of Aston Martin and McLaren and the 2022 F2 champion.
      The Brit raced for 26 laps in the F1 car, and was lost for words after her drive.
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      On the opportunity, Hawkins said: “I want to say a big thank you to everyone at AMF1 Team for having the trust in me, believing in me, and for giving me this opportunity.
      “It’s taken me every bit of blood, sweat and tears to get here. When I first heard it might be a possibility, I could hardly believe it.
      “I’ve had to keep it secret for months now – which was pretty hard!
      “It’s been absolutely worth it and it’s given me really valuable insight.
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      Hawkins, pictured here alongside Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg, is a regular sight around the F1 paddockCredit: Hugo Boss via Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
      Hawkins is a British karting championCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
      Hawkins said ‘nothing will compare’ to her experience driving an F1 carCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
      Hawkins dazzled at an awards ceremonyCredit: Alamy
      “Nothing will compare to the acceleration and braking of a Formula 1 car and, having looked at the data, I’m really proud of my performance.
      “Getting to drive the AMR21 has been a dream come true for me and one I’ve been ready to fulfil for a long time.
      “I’ll keep pushing for more and, in the process, I want to inspire other women and let them know they should follow their dream no matter what it is.”
      Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack was also pleased with how Hawkins had done.
      He said: “We were really impressed by Jessica’s preparation for the test – she worked incredibly hard with our simulator team and that made it an easy decision to put her in the AMR21.
      “Jessica approached the opportunity with great maturity; she was up to speed quickly and found a nice rhythm.”
      Lack of Woman in F1
      The last woman to be handed the opportunity to drive an F1 car was Colombian Tatiana Calderon with Sauber – now Alfa Romeo – back in October 2018 at the Hermanos Rodriguez track in Mexico City.
      Susie Wolff – the wife of Mercedes team principal Toto – was the last woman to compete in an F1 practice session, doing so in 2015.
      However, the last time a female driver started an F1 race was back in 1976, when Italian Lella Lombardi drove for RAM Racing.
      Barriers are being broken down, however, albeit slowly.
      German driver Sophia Floersch currently competes in F3 and became the first woman to score points in the series at the Belgian feature race.
      Before her opportunity in the AMR21, Hawkins had been practising in the simulator at their base in Silverstone.
      She joined the Aston F1 team in an ambassadorial role in 2021 and has often been seen around the paddock over the course of race weekends.
      James Bond stunt driver
      But it has not been all fun and games, and one of the most extreme opportunities for her arose from a Facebook post she was tagged in.
      Hawkins had fallen victim to the most common killer of motorsport careers, a lack of funds.
      However, when she was notified about a role as a stunt driver it allowed her to raise funds before becoming a W Series driver, and it even landed her a part in James Bond movie No Time To Die.
      On her stunt driver career, she told the Mirror: “I stopped racing a good few years before W Series purely because I’d run out of budget to continue on my motorsport journey.
      “A friend then tagged me on a Facebook post which said they were looking for a female driver with good car control.
      “At the time, it didn’t say what it was for, but I just thought ‘I’ll send them my CV and see what happens’.
      “It turns out that it was for a show called Fast and Furious Live. All of the stunts that were in the movie, we performed live.”
      She continued: “Bond was actually my first movie.
      “There was quite a lot of pressure, but I was confident in my ability and I had an incredible team around me.
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      “I’m super proud of what I’ve done.”
      Hawkins was seen in behind-the-scenes footage driving a Range Rover for the film, describing it as “so fun”.
      Hawkins was also a stunt driver for James Bond film No Time To DieCredit: PA
      The 28-year-old did 26 laps at the test in HungaryCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
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      F1 star Lance Stroll forced to pull out of Singapore GP after horror 150mph crash as team give injury update on Canadian

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      LANCE STROLL has pulled out of the Singapore Grand Prix following his horror 150mph crash in qualifying.The Aston Martin driver is said to be “still sore” after losing control of his car at high-speed.
      Lance Stroll is out of the Singapore GPCredit: Getty
      The driver lost a wheel at 150mphCredit: AFP
      The Canadian is “still sore” from the incidentCredit: AFP
      Stroll, 24, was on his final lap of Q1 when the “beyond scary to watch” crash occurred.
      The driver clipped the kerb and flew into the wall as he lost a wheel at 150mph.
      The chassis of the car was smashed and qualifying was delayed by 34 minutes as workers cleared up the debris.
      Stroll incredibly jumped from the car and seemed unhurt after the horror incident.
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      But as a safety precaution, the decision has been made for him not to race in today’s Grand Prix.
      An Aston Martin statement read: “The whole team are relieved that Lance was able to step out of the car after yesterday’s accident.
      “However, he is still feeling the after-effects of such a high-impact crash.
      “Our priority now is that he makes a full and speedy recovery.
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      “Together, we have decided that he will sit out this evening’s race and instead focus fully on returning to the cockpit for next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.”
      On the crash, Stroll said yesterday: “It was really bad. We had a bad outlap with traffic and there was no temperature in the tyres. There was no grip.
      “I thought we were going out and I tried to push to make up some time, but it didn’t work out.”
      Carlos Sainz will begin on pole with George Russell and Charles Leclerc behind him.
      Red Bull had a disastrous qualifying session due to car problems and Max Verstappen will start in 11th and his team-mate Sergio Perez languishes in 13th.
      Stroll’s car was removed and qualifying was delayed by 34 minutesCredit: AP More

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      Fans are only just realising what F1 star Lance Stroll’s real name is

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      FANS have been left stunned after only just discovering Formula One star Lance Stroll’s real name.The Aston Martin driver, 24, has recently confirmed that he is dating model Marilou Belanger.
      Fans have been left in shock after discovering Lance Stroll’s real nameCredit: Rex
      But despite his healthy love-life, the Canadian has had a tough time on the track and is yet to gain a podium finish this season.
      He only managed 11th place at the recent Dutch GP despite being cheered on by his new squeeze.
      And that was followed by a disappointing 16th place finish at Sunday’s Monza GP in Italy.
      Race supporters recently got talking as rumours began to spread that Stroll could be planning to swap his seat in F1 for a new career as a tennis player.
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      However, those reports were quickly dismissed by his Aston Martin team, although he has now set tongues wagging again.
      The star has been around for some time now after entering F1 as an 18-year-old in 2017 and he has also secured three podium finishes to date.
      But it seems that not many people actually realised that he was holding a secret regarding his true identity.
      His real name is actually Lance Strulovitch (which is shortened to Stroll).
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      And his 62-year-old billionaire father’s real name is actually Lawrence Strulovitch, although he too goes by the surname of Stroll.
      The star, who will next be in action at the Singapore GP on September 17, is of Russian Jewish descent from his father’s side.
      He also holds both Canadian and Belgian citizenship, with the latter due to the nationality of his mother.
      His true surname has previously been revealed before, but after it emerged again on social media, fans appeared to be in complete shock.
      One tweeted: “Did you know that Lance Stroll’s full name is Lance Strulovitch? Me neither!”
      Another said: “When was someone gonna tell me that Lance Stroll’s name is actually Lance Strulovitch?”
      While a fellow fan said: “STRULOVITCH that’s such a cool name like aaaaaaaa.” More

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      Moment Lance Stroll blasts his F1 car through a factory to christen Aston Martin’s new Silverstone HQ

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      LANCE STROLL has christened Aston Martin’s new £200million factory by blasting his F1 car through the building.The brand new 400,000 sq ft facility has been opened in Silverstone, just across the road from the famous F1 track that will host this week’s British Grand Prix.
      Lance Stroll takes his Aston Martin racing car through the building
      The car opens the factory in the most spectacular way
      Aston Martin prepare the car at the company’s offices at Silverstone
      Aston Martin employees get a rare treat with an inside job from Stroll
      Stroll, who races for Aston Martin alongside Fernando Alonso, was given the task of providing the unofficial opening – by driving through the new offices.
      He said: “It was unbelievable to drive our Formula One car through the new factory.
      “At first, it felt pretty sketchy – slick tyres and concrete floors don’t really mix –but as soon as I got going I felt like I could give it more speed.
      “Getting to see everyone’s faces enjoying watching was really cool for me, especially as most of the amazing people who work here don’t often get to see the car run.
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      “It was the only proper way to break in the new factory!”
      Stroll also drove his F1 car out of the building and along the perimeter road – but resisted the temptation to break the speed limit.
      Team Principal Mike Krack added: “At first, we weren’t sure if it would be possible to run the car along the street.
      “But the engineers did their sums and said we could do it safely.
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      “Until I actually saw Lance climb into the car, I didn’t really believe it – but then he lit it up, burnt some rubber and put a smile on the face of every single team member.
      “It was the perfect way to open our new Technology Campus and a great way to send everyone into the British Grand Prix weekend feeling super-positive ahead of our home race.”
      The silver sleek look houses the future of the British team
      The new HQ is opposite the famous Silverstone race track More

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      F1 Austrian Grand Prix result CHANGED with new position for Lewis Hamilton after Aston Martin protest is upheld

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      THE F1 Austrian Grand Prix standings have changed after Aston Martin’s protest regarding cars exceeding track limits was upheld.There was no doubt about the winner, with Max Verstappen claiming another comfortable victory ahead of Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez.
      Max Verstappen, centre right, won the Austrian Grand Prix ahead of Charles Leclerc and Sergio PerezCredit: Reuters
      Aston Martin drivers Lance Stroll, left, and Fernando Alonso had their positions changedCredit: Getty
      Lewis Hamilton was pushed down a place after the raceCredit: AP
      But the Aston Martins of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have been promoted after initially coming sixth and 10th respectively.
      These positions were changed after the stewards confirmed the British team’s protest had been successful.
      The stewards said: “The protest was lodged against the accuracy of the Provisional Classification.
      “The Stewards first considered if the protest was admissible.
      “The Stewards determined that as it was lodged on time and complied with the requirements of Chapter 13 of the FIA International Sporting Code, it was an admissible protest.
      “An examination of the list of deleted lap times provided to the Stewards by Race Control, revealed that a number of track limit infringements had not previously been referred to the Stewards for potential penalty.
      “It was determined that some of these infringements warranted a penalty that was not previously applied when the Provisional Classification was published.
      “These penalties will be reflected in the Final Classification.
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      “Accordingly, the Protest is upheld and the Protest Fee is returned to the Competitor.”
      Lewis Hamilton, who had finished seventh, received a five-second penalty from the stewards for exceeding track limits and was pushed down to eighth after the race.
      And he was critical of the rule during his post-race interview.
      He said: “They need to find a new solution for this track.
      “Years ago when we didn’t have track limits, the track was much more enjoyable to drive.
      “It’s strange to be driving and have to comment on the car ahead because that’s what the team have asked you to do. That’s not racing.”
      Alonso moved up to fifth while Stroll was promoted to ninth.
      Meanwhile, Perez was eliminated in Q2 of qualifying earlier in the weekend after he saw THREE flying laps deleted – all for exceeding track limits.
      And when Hamilton was racing behind the Mexican during Sunday’s race, he was insistent the Red Bull driver was also violating track regulations.
      On the team radio, he could be heard saying: “This guy’s been off every single time. Turn 10. Again.”
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      Hamilton had warned Mercedes earlier on about the struggles he was having to stay within the lines.
      He said: “I can’t keep it on the track, the car won’t turn.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton handed brutal warning by F1 rival Fernando Alonso after ‘slow’ jibe leaves pair in hysterics

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      LEWIS HAMILTON received a hilarious warning from Fernando Alonso after their battle at the Canadian Grand Prix.Seven-time Formula 1 champion Hamilton, 38, got the better of ex-team-mate Alonso, 41, with a lightning fast start in Montreal.
      Lewis Hamilton brilliantly mocked Fernando Alonso for his slow startCredit: Twitter

      Alonso took the jibe in good jest and fired back with a remark of his ownCredit: Twitter
      But the Spaniard ended up having the final say as he worked his way back into second place, pushing Hamilton down to third.
      And the pair, who boast nine F1 world titles between them, enjoyed a friendly, competitive exchange while conducting separate interviews after the race.
      An interviewer began by telling Hamilton: “Hi Lewis, another podium and it was a phenomenal start. You immediately overtake this guy [Alonso].”
      Alonso was stood next to Hamilton conducting his own media duties when Hamilton turned to him and said: “Yeah, his reaction’s a little bit slower because he’s a bit older now. It’s an age thing.”
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      Alonso acknowledged the comment, before Hamilton and Alonso broke into laughter.
      The Aston Martin driver then responded: “In Austria, two weeks time.”
      The Austrian GP is the next race on the F1 calendar at the Red Bull Ring on June 30.
      Alonso sits third in the drivers’ championship on 117 points – 15 ahead of Mercedes man Hamilton in fourth.
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      Sergio Perez’s advantage over Alonso has been cut to just nine points following his disappointing sixth place in Canada.
      But reigning world champion Max Verstappen is already running away with the world title after securing yet another victory on Sunday.
      The Dutchman, 25, has now won six of the eight races in 2023 and each of the last four.
      He sits 69 points clear of Red Bull team-mate Perez – who has won the only other two races so far this season.
      Alonso, back, and Hamilton, front, enjoyed a superb battle on SundayCredit: AP More

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      Fernando Alonso set for explosive reunion with Honda after infamous rant as engine suppliers team up with Aston Martin

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      FERNANDO ALONSO and Honda are poised for an explosive reunion after the Japanese manufacturer agreed a deal to supply Aston Martin with F1 engines.Alonso savaged Honda when he was driving for McLaren, forcing the F1 team to eventually terminate their partnership with the company.
      Fernando Alonso is set for a reunion with Honda at Aston MartinCredit: Getty
      The Spaniard publicly mocked the reliability and performance – much to Honda’s fury.
      However, they could now team up once more after Alonso’s Aston Martin team joined forces with Honda to supply them engines from 2026.
      It comes after world champions Red Bull announced that they would be ditching Honda in favour of a tie-up with Ford.
      Honda bosses say they have “no objections” to working with the two-time world champion, despite his criticism in the past.
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      Koji Watanabe said: “Our stance remains unchanged in thinking the selection of the drivers is fully up to the team members and not something that a partner and supplier like us is supposed to be making.
      “So, we’ll be leaving the driver selection to the team.
      “We have been accelerating our development during all our recent time in Formula One, (including) while working with Alonso, and that enabled us to win the world championship [with Red Bull].
      “I believe he’s such a brand and respectable driver, but, like I said, the selection of drivers is up to the team to decide.
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      “So, if the team decides we’ll have Alonso as a driver again, we will have no objections whatsoever in him driving.”
      Alonso, 41, drove for McLaren between 2015 and 2017 when he famously called the Honda power unit a GP2 engine at their home race in Suzuka.
      Meanwhile, Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll says the Honda deal is “the final piece in the jigsaw” to establish them as one of F1’s top teams.
      He said: “Aston Martin and Honda have a lot in common, including engineering excellence and a long-term commitment and passion to win.
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      Alonso had an explosive relationship with Honda back in his McLaren daysCredit: Getty
      “Honda and its engineers are racers and love to develop its products in competition. Racing is part of its DNA and always has been.
      “Racing has also a part of Aston Martin’s DNA for the last 110 years and together, we will win.
      “Aston Martin is the fastest growing team in the sport and on social media, tripling our fanbase in the last two years.
      “Our partnership with Honda is the final piece in the jigsaw to establish Aston Martin as a top team capable of winning world titles.” More