The Day Alonso's Generosity Nearly Got His McLaren Crew Fired
Former McLaren race engineer Mark Slade has revealed a fascinating behind-the-scenes story about Fernando Alonso's attempt to show gratitude to his crew during the 2007 season.
Alonso, who was in a tight title battle with his rookie teammate Lewis Hamilton, decided to show his appreciation for his crew in a bold way.
According to Slade, Alonso's generosity didn't just raise eyebrows; it nearly cost some mechanics their jobs.
The incident occurred at the European Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, round 10 of the 2007 season.
- Fernando Alonso was in a title battle with Lewis Hamilton.
- Alonso's generosity caused chaos within the McLaren team.
Author's summary: Alonso's generosity nearly got his crew fired in 2007.