Double Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso said he rules out the possibility of continuing his career with Royal Racing until the age of 50, but has no plans to leave motorsport.
— Argentina’s Juan Manuel Fangio won the third of five F1 titles at the age of 44. And he still had to become champion twice. What thoughts does this make you think?
— That in 2026 I will be 44 years old (laughs).
“Well, that might be a good sign, right?”
– It was a different time then. I think things are more complicated now. But in Formula 1 you largely depend on the car. The regulations will change in 2026. Maybe your team can make a car that’s a little better than the rest. And you will have the opportunity to win the championship. The opportunity will always be there and you will have to fight for it.
— Will Fernando Alonso, at 50, still compete in Formula 1?
– Of course not. But I will definitely continue to compete. I love racing. Last weekend, I watched the 24 Hours of Le Mans on TV. The Dakar is an exciting race in which Carlos Sainz [старший] winning and dominating in their 60s. Therefore, I hope I can continue playing for many more years,” Mundo Deportivo quoted Alonso, 42, as saying.
The Spanish pilot represents “Aston Martin” last season he took fourth place in Formula 1. Alonso won two titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006.
El Mundo Deportivo
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