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Paul Stoddart: finding faith in Fernando Alonso and Minardi’s miracle

Paul Stoddart: finding faith in Fernando Alonso and Minardi’s miracle

F1 Beyond The Grid vor 3 Jahren

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Formula 1 loves a feel-good story and the Minardi fairy-tale is
no exception. They wrote one of the most heart-warming chapters
in the sport’s history. Mark Webber’s fifth-place finish on his
debut at the Australian Grand Prix in 2002 is one of many fond
memories cherished by former team boss Paul Stoddart. A year
earlier, Paul wasn’t even sure they’d be quick enough to qualify
for the first race. But his confidence in a 19 year-old Fernando
Alonso was rewarded and the team started life in F1 much better
than expected. Paul tells Tom Clarkson the moment he realised
Alonso had what it takes to become a World Champion, why the
Spaniard still has that burning desire to compete at the very top
and how to be his best at Aston Martin. Paul also remembers
Michael Schumacher’s manners and the eye-opening time he lapped
Ferrari’s test track with the seven-time champion. Plus, how Max
Verstappen’s winning mentality was clear to see at a young age,
when he raced his father Jos in a simulator.

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