Fernando Alonso’s ‘angry’ and sweary phone calls revealed by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed that he has been on the receiving end of “angry” phone calls from Fernando Alonso. 
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 19, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas,
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 19, United…

The head of F1’s governing body says that two-time worꦐld champion Alonso often calls him when he is 🅠unhappy. 

Ben Sulayem hailed Alonso’s talent, as well as the value that he brings to the sport, describi♓ng the Aston Martin driver as a great example for inspiring young racers. 

“Fernando is a true example ꧅for y𝓡oung drivers,” Ben Sulayem is quoted as telling Spanish outlet . 

“He was in Formula 1,♍ he left, he came back and he is as strong as ever.༒ That is very complicated, F1 is extreme.

Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President with guest. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar,
Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President with guest. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18,…

“He’s not just a champion, he’s smart. I’m not saying that others aren’t but Fer💧nando is a truly intell𓆏igent champion, good for the sport. 

“Wh💧en he gets angry, he calls me: ‘Boss! President!’. And he says som𝔉e swear words.

“But we are drivers and I understand the frustrꦕation of drivers. He is really good at this sport, he talks, he has good ideas and he brings enormous value to the sport. 

"Asidꦑe from his speed🏅 and the improvement he brings to the team, he is undeniable.”

Despite being the oldest driver on the F1 grid at ꦺ42,💜 Alonso is still going strong and showing no signs of slowing down. 

Alonso has꧙ endured a frustrating United States Grand Prix weekend so far, qualifying a lowly 17th for Sunday’s grand prix. 

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