The Spaniard was recognized for his overtaking 'Checo' Pérez in Brazil to be third in the last lap
MADRID, 9 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Spanish Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) received the award for 'Best action' of the season at the FIA awards gala held this Friday, for his overtaking Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) to be third in Brazil .
The double world champion achieved an incredible podium in Sao Paulo, where he was champion 18 years ago. The Asturian remained in that third position the entire race but in the last stretch he was fiercely stalked by Pérez who managed to overtake him on the penultimate lap.
The Spaniard, who arrived in Brazil after abandoning the race in Austin and Mexico, regained the podium in the last lap, with the Aston Martin and the Red Bull arriving close to the finish line, with Alonso third by 53 thousandths. The action gave him his eighth podium of the season and would also end up being key for the Asturian to finish fourth in the World Cup.
“Thank you to all the fans for voting for me. I want to share this award with Sergio. The battle needs two and this must be an example for future generations of clean driving without contact between cars,” Alonso said through a video message. , absent from the gala held in Baku.