Alonso Takes Delivery of £210,000 Aston Martin for Christmas

Fernando Alonso celebrated Christmas by taking delivery of a new Aston Martin DBX S, a £210,000 ultra-luxury SUV. The gift comes as the two-time world champion looks ahead to a promising future with the F1 team, which is bolstered by new facilities and key hires like Adrian Newey.

Why it matters:

This isn't just a lavish gift; it's a public display of the strong partnership between Alonso and Aston Martin. As the team invests heavily in its future with a new factory and star personnel, Alonso's continued commitment and optimism are crucial signals to the F1 world that they are a serious long-term contender.

The details:

• Alonso's new ride is the Aston Martin DBX S, priced from £210,000. It boasts 727 horsepower, a top speed of 193 mph, and can accelerate from 0-200 km/h in just 11.4 seconds.
• Looking ahead to 2026, Alonso highlighted the team's new assets: a completed factory, a brand-new wind tunnel, and the leadership of Adrian Newey, Andy Cowell, and Enrico Cardile.
  • He tempered expectations, stating: 'We just need to put everything in place... whether it will be enough this few months or we need one full season to glue everything together, that's the thing, I don't know.'

Looking Ahead:

The big question for Aston Martin is timing. With all the pieces in place, the focus now shifts to integrating the talent and maximizing the potential of their state-of-the-art resources. All eyes will be on the Silverstone-based team to see if they can translate this immense investment and potential into on-track success when their Newey-influenced car arrives.