Briatore: Alonso — he's like a Rottweiler

      Flavio Briatore, a long-time friend and manager of Fernando Alonso, disagrees with the view that the Spanish driver is confrontational and difficult. In an interview with ESPN, Briatore said that Alonso is simply always focused on results.

      Flavio Briatore: "Sometimes in the news they write that Fernando has a difficult character, that he is impossible to control, but that's complete nonsense. I get upset every time I hear that.

      Don't believe the rumors. Fernando is always on the same wavelength, always focused on results, he makes everyone around him give their all. We see this now at Aston Martin.

      They have an uncompetitive car, but he is always fighting, always among the best. Everyone knows what he needs. He's like a Rottweiler. He's always close by. He keeps biting you, not letting you relax. That's Fernando. He always thinks only about how to win."