Aston Martin will avoid Alonso problems by being honest, says de la Rosa

Former grand prix driver de la Rosa has signed on for a new role at Aston Martin.

As well as helping out with media and marketing commitments, he will also be getting involved in the team’s young driver development programme.

The Spaniard’s new position comes ahead of the arrival of compatriot Alonso next year, who is joining as the replacement for the retiring Sebastian Vettel.

Although Alonso has a reputation for being a tough taskmaster and difficult to…