F1 News: Alonso signs multi-year deal with Aston Martin

Aston Martin has announced a multi-year deal with Fernando Alonso, a deal that has sent shockwaves around the entire F1 paddock. 

Despite Alonso saying all season that he intends to continue with Alpine, it seems negotiations between the two parties have broken down, as the French squad failed to meet the Spaniard's demands for a multi-year deal. 

Fernando Alonso said the following about hit Aston Martin arrival:

"This Aston Martin team is clearly applying the energy and commitment to win, and it is, therefore, one of the most exciting teams in Formula One today.

"I have known Lawrence and Lance for many years, and it is very obvious that they have the ambition and passion to succeed in Formula One.

"I have watched as the team has systematically attracted great people with winning pedigrees, and I have become aware of the huge commitment to new facilities and resources at Silverstone.

"No one in Formula One today is demonstrating a greater vision and absolute commitment to winning, and that makes it a really exciting opportunity for me."