Alonso visiting Maranello

Arrived Wednesday at Maranello, Fernando Alonso continues to get to know his new team. For his second semi-official visit to the Scuderia since his appointment alongside Felipe Massa, the Spaniard spent two days with the engineers and technicians.

On the first day, he discovered the team and the program that awaits him next season. The double World Champion, who had some free time, also visited the workshops where the cars are assembled. On Thursday, at the wheel of a 458 Italia and a 599, he completed a few laps of the Fiorano track.

Warmly welcomed upon his arrival, Alonso also complied with numerous requests for autographs. “ I have to gain the trust of the team and start a new relationship with the engineers and mechanics », Declared the Spaniard on Marca. “ This is what we are going to do over the coming months to arrive at the first race in harmony with the team. »

For now, Fernando Alonso is still under contract with Renault. He will make his first laps behind the wheel of the new car struck by the Prancing Horse at the beginning of 2010.