Norris predicts Alonso could be the surprise F1 champion
Mar.14 - Fernando Alonso insists his only real objective left in Formula 1 is a third drivers' world title.
The Spaniard, 41, has been charging for it ever since he left Renault at the age of 26 and subsequently raced for McLaren and Ferrari - before retiring at the end of three disappointing seasons for McLaren-Honda.
But Alonso returned with Renault-owned Alpine last year and is currently racing on a two-year deal at Aston Martin - where he stunned the F1 paddock with his 99th podium at the Bahrain season opener recently.
Some say it is obvious Alonso now wants his 100th podium, while others think the viral social media 'Mission 33' is a clear sign that his real goal for 2023 is an elusive 33rd career victory.
"100th podium? 33rd victory? I'm going for a world championship," Alonso insisted to France's Canal Plus.
Lando Norris, McLaren
McLaren driver Lando Norris thinks it's possible, declaring during a gaming live stream ahead of this weekend's Saudi Arabian GP: "He (Alonso) could be champion this year.
"Can you imagine?"
Indeed, Aston Martin's huge step forward for 2023 has been a surprise up and down pitlane.
"The entire rear part of the car comes from Mercedes," Mercedes' former strategy boss James Vowles, now team principal at Williams, told motorsport-total.com.
"So what they have done well is the aerodynamic development. But it's still hard for me to imagine Aston Martin being consistently in the top three teams."
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while others think the viral social media 'Mission 33'
I think some people are being a bit mischievous,{ mission 33 }-- { project 44} I can confirm , it isnt me Unfortunately lol
AM shot from 7th to podium in a matter of months. Norris prediction isn't unlikely
I doubt they can keep up with RB in the development race despite the latter's wind tunnel-CFD handicap.
As much as I admire and respect Fernando and his commitment, the best he can hope for the WDC this year is to finish the season in the top 5. Both Red Bull and Ferrari would need to suddenly encounter lots of DNF's for Alonso to be crowned WDC.
Not happy about what happened Fernando Alonso the Team should loose points not the driver.i say good luck to you and go for it.
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