Fernando Alonso: “Then I wouldn’t be happy” / Formula 1

Nobody wanted to believe when Fernando Alonso said that he first had to think about whether he wanted to continue in Formula 1 before thinking about which team he would compete for. Because the joy of racing is written on the face of the two-time world champion.

And his appearance in the green racing Aston Martin proves that he is not tired at all, even though at 42 he is the oldest driver in the field – as many questions from the media remind him. The reason for his stay in the first class is understandable. “I love what I do and if I stayed at home and watched Formula 1 races, I wouldn’t be happy. Because right now I still feel like I belong here.”

“And if one day I feel that I’m no longer motivated or I’m no longer in good shape or I’m not fast enough, then I’ll be the first to raise my hand and say so,” promised the proud Asturian after signing his contract.

Alonso made it clear that doubts about continuing his career have nothing to do with the race itself. «System 1 demands all your time and energy, as a driver you basically have to leave everything else. And it wasn’t about the race factor, but more about the travel, to be honest,” admitted the 32-time GP winner.

Japan-GP, Suzuka Circuit

01. Max Verstappen (NL), Red Bull Racing, 1:54:23,566 h
02. Sergio Pérez (MEX), Red Bull Racing, +12.535 seconds
03. Carlos Sainz (E), Ferrari, +20,866
04. Charles Leclerc (MC), Ferrari, +26,522
05. Lando Norris (GB), McLaren, +29.700
06. Fernando Alonso (E), Aston Martin, +44,272
07. George Russell (GB), Mercedes, +45,951
08. Oscar Piastri (AUS), McLaren, +47.525
09. Lewis Hamilton (GB), Mercedes, +48,626
10. Yuki Tsunoda (J), Bulls Racing, +1 Round
11. Nico Hülkenberg (D), Haas, +1 lap
12. Lance Stroll (CDN), Aston Martin, +1 Round
13. Kevin Magnussen (DK), Haas, +1 Lap
14. Valtteri Bottas (FIN), clean, +1 lap
15. Esteban Ocon (F), Alpine, +1 Round
16. Pierre Gasly (F), Alpine, +1 Round
17. Logan Sargeant (USA), Williams, +1 Round
outside
Guanyu Zhou (RCH), Sauber, Elektrik
Alex Albon (T), Williams, Crash
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS), Racing Bull, Crash

World Championship Standings (after 4 out of 24 Grands Prix)

the driver
01. Verstappen 77 points
02. Perez 64
03. Leclerc 59
04. Sainz 55
05. Norris 37
06. Plate 32
07. Russell 24
08. Alonso 24
09. Hamilton 10
10. Walk 7
11. Tsunoda 7
12. Oliver Bearman (GB) 6
13. Hulkenberg 3
14. Magnussen 1
15. Alboni 0
16. Zhou 0
17. Ricciardo 0
18. Okon 0
19. 0 gas
20. Bota 0
21. Sergeant 0

Builders Cup
01. Red Bull Racing 141 Punkte
02. Ferrari 120
03. McLaren 69
04. Mercedes 34
05. Aston Martin 33
06. Running Bull 7
07. Especially 4
08. Williams 0
09. Sauber 0
10. Alpine 0