Fernando Alonso of the Renault F1 Team and Alain Prost, the Non-Executive Director of the Renault F1 Team, were captured in a photograph during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying day on October 31, 2020, as part of the Formula 1 World Championship. Prost admits that Alonso’s return to Formula 1 in 2021 surprised him in a positive way, as he had previously held misconceptions about the driver’s attitude. Alonso had decided to leave the sport in 2018 due to his dissatisfaction with McLaren’s performance, but after two years of racing elsewhere, he made a comeback with the Alpine team, owned by Renault, where Prost held his position. Prost confesses that he had concerns about Alonso joining the Enstone-based squad, as there were speculations about him being a disruptive presence. However, the four-time World Champion proved those doubts wrong with his dedication and professionalism, impressing Prost both on and off the track. Prost shares his initial worries and subsequent positive impression of Alonso, stating that there were no issues or political games. Alpine announced that Prost would not continue in his role before the 2022 season, and he criticized the team for their lack of respect. Alonso also expressed his dissatisfaction with Alpine’s lack of professionalism during contract negotiations, which ultimately led him to switch to Aston Martin in 2023. Alonso praised the ambition of Aston Martin and the clarity of their offer compared to Alpine. His move to Aston Martin proved to be well-timed, as the team emerged as a strong competitor to Red Bull at the beginning of the previous season. Despite being 42 years old, Alonso continued to excel and achieved eight podium finishes, ultimately finishing in fourth place in the Drivers’ Championship. Prost commends Alonso for his performance at Aston Martin.
According to the Source motorsportweek.com