Alonso says he 'will win' in 2021 F1 return
Fernando Alonso says he feels "fresh and ready" to return to Formula 1 in 2021.
2019 was the Spaniard's first year after 'retiring', but he actually always left the door open for a return in the future.
That future could arrive in 2021, with Spanish media reports quoting him as saying: "I have not finished with F1.
"2021 is a good opportunity and I feel fresh and ready now. It's something I'm going to try," Alonso added.
However, the two-time world champion will be 39 when he returns. He denies it is too old.
"I don't think so. Now, without fuel stops, the races are not so demanding," Alonso said.
"You drive seven or eight seconds slower on a Sunday than on a Saturday. The new 18-inch wheels will also change the way you drive and everyone will be learning that."
As for why he even wants to return, having said when he retired that other challenges now inspire him more, Alonso answered: "F1 is unfinished business because people think I deserved more, especially in recent years.
"In my museum there are many trophies, but none from F1 very recently and that seems a bit strange."
Many believe Alonso has some blame in that, having made some poor decisions during his career. He admits choosing a team for 2021 will also be difficult.
"The only problem with the new rules is that some teams might interpret them differently than others," he said.
"You could join a team that is winning now, but if they make a mistake with the rules, will people say I made a bad decision again?"
He admits to having "many meetings" with Red Bull in the past, and was also asked about a potential race seat at Mercedes.
"They have been dominating for many years and have a strong team," said Alonso. "We will see how they are doing.
"If I come back I will be ready to return stronger, and if I am in the right place, I will win. I have so much confidence in myself that I should win if everything goes well.
"Driving is the only thing in life that I know I can do well," he added.
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These articles suggest that ALO is in control of where drives in F1. Not so, unless he settles in the midfield. By current F1 standards (not mine) he is just plain old. Renault is his best hope if RIC gets a better ride.
Allonz just go away. You stopped being a force to contend with many years ago, You failed in F1 at the end failed in Indy car, and 24 hours Lemans. Your past your prime. No one will pick you up because of your rotten temperrnent . The younger drivers will eat you alive, youre not agianst other peers but up against the young turks who will not put up with your bulls*** G O AWAY pick up your beach chair and relax and have a drink , Youre getting desperate now, "I,m ready for my close up now Mr Meyer?"
Well said. Just go away. You can't compete with the Leclerc's nor the Verstappens, much less Hamilton, who is better than both of them.
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