Aug.3 Formula 1's ‘silly season' has exploded into high drama just as the sport prepares to enter its August break. Otmar Szafnauer admits Fernando Alonso's decision to turn down a one-year deal and instead sign what is believed to be a $25 million per season multi-year contract with Aston Martin caught Renault-owned Alpine by surprise. 'There were rumours in the paddock and I heard them,' the Alpine boss is quoted by L'Equipe. 'But I learned of the signing through the press release.' Szafnauer admits he also saw Alonso with Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll in Hungary last weekend, although he says the 41-year-old denied signing a deal. 'I couldn't speak with Fernando on Monday as...
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