Alonso gives the keys to understand his physical condition at 43 years old: “Nothing strange”

Fernando Alonso He is the oldest pilot and is currently the current pilot Formula 1. The Spaniard is 43 years old and debuted in the Great Circus 24 years ago. But his ambition to continue enjoying motorsports remains intact. And that means being in perfect shape to compete with people who weren’t even born when he was world champion.

In a DAZN documentary published this week under the name ‘Decoded’, the Asturian explained what the keys are to reach a new F1 season without suffering the consequences of age.

“I give more importance to the preparation in the winter months because the championships are very long and it is difficult to train between races. And in recovery we all try to rest as much as possible. The preparation depends a little on you and I want to spend, especially February, feeling good about myself, start the battery at 100% and feel how the battery is losing little by little to end the year at 50% -60%. It’s impossible to be 100% all year round. I prepare well, I eat well, I rest well and I know my body, what it asks of me. I know that’s what makes me the most tired in every race.

“I don’t do big things like that. I don’t advertise it or use the networks to think I invented the training of an F1 driver like some of my colleagues do. Food is the fuel we put in the body and what makes us one way or another and over time you have to adapt to it. I rely on nutritionists and people around me. We put more emphasis on that and yes, Following the vegetarian side a bit and eating less meat than in the past, I think my body has improved its function in general and I feel stronger”

A 2024 with a complex ending

Last season was not easy for Alonso. The Spaniard is coming off an exciting 2023 but instead in 2024 there was a collapse at Aston Martin that collided with expectations. In addition, physically he is also somewhat reduced with back problems.

“I suffered in Brazil, in Austin or in Mexico. The end of this year was complicated for me. I had an intestinal infection, fever, antibiotics and in Brazil After healing on the inside, I was bruised on the outside: in the muscles of my back, in my clavicle bones and shoulder from jumping out of a car. HisI fried a little because there is no reward if you don’t have the points. It weighs you down psychologically and physically. But I’m not complaining. In 20 years, I’ve had a maximum of 4/5 races where I’ve come close to not finishing due to illness,” he declared to finish.