Fernando Alonso This is one of the big claims of the first press conference of the 2024 season of Formula 1 before the GP Bahrain. The Asturian, at the age of 42, has been in the ‘Gran Circo’ for more than two decades and still dreams of signing for big teams like Mercedes. Exactly asked about the replacement option hamilton In Brackley, the Spanish were very clear about the order of priorities.
“First of all, I have to continue competing or not. This is something that will have in the coming weeks and in the next races. I feel great but it is a demanding calendar. In 2026 there will be new regulations that will be attractive or not. I will take a few races to decide”
There was a moment when all the drivers present were asked about the option to further extend the schedule and the possibility of rotating drivers. The two-time champion in Spain is one of the toughest in this regard.
“When I started, we had 16 runs. We are well over the limit. When Liberty came, they said the message was 20-21 runs would be the limit. Now we have 24 races, it’s not sustainable for anyone. Even the world champion thinks the season is long. Think about the rest of us who in the second half of the year have nothing to fight for. “If someone doesn’t understand it, it will be negative for the sport.”
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Regarding the performance of the AMR24, Alonso explained that the expected steps forward were made in the tests and therefore the first objective was met. However, the key lies in maintaining level throughout the calendar.
“We will wait for a few races. Bahrain has very specific characteristics. Until Australia and Japan we do not have a clear reference. The car has taken a step forward. We have fulfilled what we expected last year and we will see if we can take another step. I see in the team a different approach. Last year the start was a surprise, then we didn’t keep them. If we want to fight for the title we have to know things about -the season progresses and it will be interesting to see if we can maintain the pace of those above. It is clear that last year we did not reach these development goals and this season we must improve on that.”
The Asturian has won three times (2005 and 2006 with Renault, 2010 with Ferrari) and claims to have fond memories of Sakhir, which has undergone many changes since the track’s debut in 2004. “It’s a unique circuit because of its demands on braking and asphalt. , even running at night makes it easier,” he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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