Opinions split over Alonso 2021 Renault return
Jun.15 - Opinions are split over whether Fernando Alonso should return to Formula 1 with Renault next year.
The Spaniard's friend and former rival Mark Webber thinks Alonso is "not at his peak anymore", while his first boss Giancarlo Minardi says Renault is not the right destination for the two-time champion.
"He has no chance to be in a top team, so if he returns it could only be in a mediocre car," Minardi is quoted by racingnews365.
But former Renault engineer Isaac Prada, who worked alongside the now 38-year-old at the French works team 15 years ago, encourages Alonso to return.
"Fernando is without a doubt the number one candidate for the place at Renault," he told La Voz de Asturias.
"There is the emotional factor but also the fact that he has won titles there. If he sees an opportunity that has potential then he will agree.
"Renault is a team with an excellent budget and serious intentions, and Alonso is able to go three tenths faster than the others. Don't forget that he fought for the title when he didn't have a car capable of it," Prada added.
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Renault.. Excellent budget?
We will see who owns Renault next year, and will that owner want Alindo? Love the guy, but he hss burned some bridges...
Burned some bridges? He has torched the entire landscape. Biggest waste of talent in F1 history.
Yes, its a shame. Great guy, but done in F1. Unless................. Bernie might hire him a his 2nd druver on the Williams nostalgia team with Seb!? Cooooool.