“I’m very happy and very proud to become a Ferrari driver. Driving a single-seater from the Prancing Horse is everybody’s dream in this sport and today I have the opportunity to make this dream come true,” said Alonso for the Ferrari media site.
In addition, the Spaniard thanked Ferrari's CEO Luca di Montezemolo for fighting to sign him from the very upcoming season, revealing that he had already secured a deal with the Scuderia from 2011.
“Above all I want to thank Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo, who really wanted this 3-year contract. We already had an agreement this summer starting in 2011, but then, the last days, the picture changed and we decided to anticipate my arrival in Maranello by one year.”
“After this season I will put all my effort in the next season: I’m sure that, together with Felipe, we’ll offer Ferrari and the fans from all over the world some great satisfaction. I can’t wait to start working with my new team,” added the 2-time world champion.
Alonso also wanted to thank his former team – for whom he will race for the remaining 3 rounds of the season – for being there for him in tough times and helping him take an impressive number of victories in Formula One.
“The years at Renault were fantastic: together we won four World Titles (two Drivers’ and as many Constructors’ Championships) until this day, 21 Grands Prix. I wish the team all the best and let’s hope we gain some good results in the last races this year,” added the Spaniard.
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