The figure of Fernando Alonso has always been valued more than the numbers of anyone who enjoyed it more than two decades competing in Formula 1. Almost all drivers who have competed with him prove that he deserves more victories and titles. Names like Verstappen, Vettel or Hamilton They repeated this on more than one occasion. However, Alonso’s longevity is a record that so far no one can take away from him and that is In Mexico, it will reach the staggering number of 400 Grand Prix contested in the Gran Circo.
And perhaps, since the debut in 2001 the numbers do not do justice to the performance of the Asturian, but the records in which he reached 400 Grands Prix will be liked by many of the drivers who were lucky enough to be in F1.
In addition to their two titles were won in 2005 and 2006 with the help of Renault, the The Spaniard has 32 victories and He did not throw in the towel for many years to achieve what is now the most famous victory number 33. The last time Alonso stood on top of the podium was in the 2013 Spanish GP, unleashing madness in the stands of the Circuit de Barcelona Catalonia. with Ferrari
In total 2,329 points and 106 podiums, eight of them achieved with Aston Martin in that exciting 2023. Finally, they also stand out 22 pole positions and 26 fastest laps.
A distance to reach the Moon
As explained Aston Martin In a press release commemorating Alonso’s milestone, the Spaniard traveled more than 360,000km in an F1 between tests and Grand Prix, completing more than 70,000 laps. That is, the distance calculated between the Earth and the Moon.
Comparison with boxing peers
At 43 years old, Fernando has faced 118 drivers. Or what is the same, 15% of all the names that have been part of the Formula 1 grid And if we look at the teammates, the Spaniard shares the box with big names like Hamilton, Button or Raikkonen. Their balance about the other side of the box is all positive: 292 to 107 in qualifying and 262 to 117 in the Grand Prix.
Anyone with a similar figure has given up but Alonso wants a third crown. It has the same passion with which it debuted 23 years ago. Without desire, it is impossible to reach 400 Grand Prix. A figure that a few years ago no one could have imagined but Fernando will make a reality at the Autódromo de los Hermanos Rodríguez
Source: La Verdad
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