Fernando Alonso to join Aston Martin next F1 season, replace Sebastian Vettel

Fernando Alonso. Credit: Reuters Photo

Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso will leave the Alpine team to join Aston Martin in 2023, the British team announced in a press release on Monday.

The double world champion, who turned 41 on Friday, will replace German driver Sebastian Vettel, a four-time champion, who last week announced his retirement from Formula One at the end of the current season.