Fernando Alonso is very happy with his new toy
This page is translated from the original post "Fernando Alonso est très content de son nouveau joujou" in French.
- 04/09/2024 16:41
Being a Formula 1 driver for Aston Martin like Fernando Alonso has its little perks. Like having a wicked company car!
Fernando Alonso took delivery in Monaco, in the lobby of the prestigious Monte Carlo Bay hotel, of his Aston Martin Valkyrie, the ultimate Hypercar from the British manufacturer. If you are not yet familiar with this mechanical beast, let’s put it briefly: it’s as close to a road-legal Formula 1 as you can get. Its designer is none other than the brilliant engineer Adrian Newey.
As a driver privilege, Alonso had the opportunity to customize his Valkyrie. It sports, of course, the traditional Aston Martin Racing F1 green livery with Lime Satin yellow accents, while the car’s underbody features touches of red and light and dark blue. Competition demands it: visible carbon fiber adorns the roof, engine cover, and all aerodynamic elements, while a titanium Aston Martin badge proudly sits on the nose. A little quirk, a custom “CAUTION HOT” logo has been applied at the rear.
A unique car for a unique champion
Fernando Alonso’s personal logo is embroidered on the headrests… just like on the Alpine A110 that was given to him by the French manufacturer when the Spaniard wore the arrowed A on his suit. As a side note, a special edition was released while Alonso had already announced his move to Aston Martin. The timelines in the industry can be cruel sometimes.
But let’s get back to Fernando’s Valkyrie. Capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in under 2.4 seconds, it is powered by a 6.5-liter hybrid V12 producing a staggering 1,155 hp. Like each of the 150 Valkyries planned, its construction required over 2,000 hours of work. Ultimately, the most secret detail of this unique car is invisible. A number 14 engraved on the accelerator pedal, paying tribute to Fernando Alonso’s lucky number that he is sporting this season on his Aston Martin AMR24. He wore it when he was just 14 years old, on July 14, 1996, when he became the world karting champion.
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