Fernando Alonso’s impressive performance, leading to his second podium finish as an Aston Martin driver, resulted in an unexpected turn of events for his composite technician, Sam Russell. The technician found himself in an intriguing bet against Alonso, and as they say, never bet against the Spanish racing legend.
Joining the Aston Martin team ahead of the current Formula 1 season, Fernando Alonso made an immediate impact. He secured a remarkable third-place finish at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, where he stood as the closest challenger to the Red Bull duo.
