Fernando Alonso pays tribute to late physio

Fernando Alonso has paid tribute to its long-serving physiotherapist, Fabrizio Borra.

Alonso wrote on social media on Sunday to bid a public farewell to his pal and colleague, saying: “I’ll miss you, Fabri. Every single day. Thanks for educating me a lot and making me a greater individual and athlete. My entire profession with you has been the best success I might have. Relaxation in peace, brother.”

Reviews in Italy had claimed that Borra, 64, died within the Italian metropolis of Forli on Sunday morning after a year-long battle with most cancers.

Borra, who was born in Brescia, had labored with Alonso because the two-time F1 world campion made his debut with the Minardi group again in 2001.

He was a part of Alonso’s backroom group throughout his two world championship wins with Renault and moved with him throughout his profession, together with spells at Ferrari, McLaren, Alpine and Aston Martin.

Borra was a well-recognized face within the paddock and labored with Alonso and in addition Michael Schumacher, who he helped get better from a damaged leg he suffered in an accident on the 1999 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Borra had additionally labored with MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso and bike owner Marco Pantani.

In the meantime, Alonso has endured a tough season for Aston Martin and is but to attain a single level within the opening six races. Boss Andy Cowell had admitted the group was “not a cheerful camp”.

When quizzed in Miami if he consider his group had developments coming that would assist him problem for factors, he stated: “I’m attempting to do my finest behind the wheel, however it is a good query for our managers.

“They know what’s within the pipeline, they work actually onerous, we help them. However we can not discuss in regards to the technicality of the automotive and the upgrades as a result of we’re not within the loop each week.”