The British team Aston Martin published this Thursday in his social networks an extensive interview with the double F1 world champion Fernando Alonso. This is the first interview the Asturian driver has given since signing Adrian Newey of the British team. In this interview he talks about his motorsports career, reflecting on his past, his present and above all about his future.
The man from Oviedo also talks about the importance of connecting with a new generation of fans, sharing his desire to give something back to the sport he loves so much. His goal is to inspire young fans to take an interest in Formula 1 and its values, as he prepares for his 23rd season, a phase he sees as an opportunity to continue to grow and develop. contribute to the legacy of motorsport.
As we know, time waits for no one, and though Fernando His years on the court do not show, he recognizes that he does not have much of a journey ahead of him and he does it this way: ‘Let’s dance with style, let’s dance for a while.’ However, considering that his contract expires at the end of the 2026 season, Fernando Alonso has left no indication as to whether or not he will continue to compete beyond the end of his contract.
After being asked about the influence he had Adrian Newey At the time the Asturian driver plans to continue in F1, Alonso doesn’t hesitate to be transparent: “I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think about it. Adrian Newey He will come in March next year and will take his time in 2026 so we will see how I feel at the end of 2026 and if I can continue forward: this is a decision we will make together as a team, with The Lawrence [Stroll]including Adrian [Newey].
He also recognized the excitement that being able to drive a car designed by British engineers means for him: “For me it’s an incredible opportunity because driving one of the Formula 1 cars of Adrian It is something very special, but also because when you work with people at the level of Newey You can learn a lot from them. “It’s very rewarding.”
Finally, he was asked about his last season and what it meant to him personally: “Last year was a wake-up call for that younger generation. All of a sudden, it was like, ‘Wow, this guy this. Fernando Alonso It’s still here, it’s still competitive, and I want to support it. What my parents said about him must be true.’
And he ends by reflecting on the relationship formed between young and experienced Formula 1 fans: “There are people who followed me at the beginning of this century, who saw me win world championships and now their sons, their daughters, also watch Formula 1 and support me; they watch the races with their parents.
“It’s a wonderful story to come full circle.”
Source: La Verdad
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