Williams, Symonds: “Today we could afford a top driver like Alonso”
However, Grove's technical director is satisfied with Massa and Bottas
Pat Symonds, technical director of Williams, believes that the Grove team has grown and consolidated in recent years in such a way that it can also afford a top driver. Nonetheless, Symonds hopes that at the dawn of yet another regulatory revolution, Williams will be able to continue with Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas, favoring the stability of a well-established line-up.
"When the hybrid era began they asked us why we didn't go and get a top driver like Alonso. We just weren't ready as a team and financially - explained Pat Symonds - Now we could welcome any rider, even the strongest. We don't have a big budget, but I think we are good at making the most of the team's financial and human resources. In any case, I am happy with our riders, who work well together - continued the English technical director - Continuity is an important factor, especially on the verge of a regulatory revolution. However, we know that it is not possible to always race with the same riders. However, I would be happy if both remained next year, or at least one of the two."
Antonino Rendina
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