Fernando Alonso is a two-time world champion in Formula One. He retired from the sport in 2018, but rejoined Alpine for the 2021 season. Since his Renault days in 2005 and 2006, he has not won a world championship.
When asked if he’d be as explosive today as a title candidate, the Alpine driver had an interesting response.
What did Alonso say?
According to Soy Motor, the Spaniard stated that he is now unable to compete for world championships in Formula One. However, he claimed that he is currently more focused on other aspects.
“It’s a good question and I’ve also asked myself, but I don’t think so. I don’t think I digest it yet.
“The thing is, now I’m not in a position to finish second. I’m not in a position to fight. Yes, whether I was in Mercedes or Red Bull and the other won, it would be a volcano,” said Alonso.
“But since you are not in that position, you have other challenges in your head and other more real goals each weekend.
“The same is to do eighth, the same is to enter Q3, make a stop and pass those who go to two … You have those small goals.
“But when I leave Formula 1 and do any other activity, the volcano is there. When I have the chance to win at tennis or ping pong, nothing changes,” said Fernando. (Translated via Google Translate)
Fernando Alonso stated that he now has more confidence and experience. He claims that if he is given a championship-worthy car, he can still win the world championship.
“But, yes, I would have the confidence to race for the title. I know better what a car needs to be fast in the race and I can handle pressure better today.
“I also know much better today how to optimally set up and prepare for a race weekend.
“Not only on the race weekend itself but also in the time leading up to it,” Alonso as per reports on Planet F1.
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