When talking about the youngest Formula 1 racer on the grid, drivers like Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris pop into our minds. But fans believe the Spanish racer Fernando Alonso is the youngest driver on the grid. The term aging like wine perfectly suits him, and he has always lived up.
Alonso has improved his performance every season and has given tough competition to everyone for over 20 years. Some of you may have thought he would retire soon. But that is not the case; fans and Alonso believe he is far away from retirement.
Fernando Alonso said:
“If you are motivated and want to commit, you can drive maybe until 48, 49, or even 50.”
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Here is the complete statement:
“I saw myself last year as motivated and performing well. I was thinking maybe I could keep racing for a few more years. If you are motivated and want to commit, you can drive maybe until 48, 49, or even 50.”
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Does Fernando Alonso have the fuel to race for another year?
Fernando Alonso began his F1 career in 2001 with the Minardi and Renault Racing teams. Since then, he has presented six teams and won the Formula 1 Championship twice. He is currently representing the Aston Martin F1 team and has performed incredibly well for them.
Last season, he scored 206 points and finished fourth in the drivers’ championship. Not only that, he also had eight podium finishes. He single-handedly helped Aston Martin secure fifth place in the constructors’ championship with 280 points.
Despite being 42 years old, he is competing like a teenager. He has never shown a decline in his performances and has consistently delivered for his respective teams.
Undoubtedly, Alonso has plenty of fuel left in him and can compete for multiple seasons.
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