Is Fernando Alonso facing a spectacular comeback in Formula 1? The ex-world champion and his adviser are now fueling the rumors.
- In Formula 1, far-reaching changes are in the offing this summer.
- Ex-world champion Fernando Alonso could also return.
- He was now fueling speculation.
Madrid - The corona virus has largely paralyzed the sports world. Slowly, momentum is coming in again - also in Formula 1 . Especially in terms of driver - change , there are currently some hot rumors. Fernando Alonso is now about to make his F1 comeback .
Sebastian Vettel's departure from Ferrari is more than a rumor. In his case there are plenty of rumors about where to go. Does Vettel even go to Mercedes? *
Fernando Alonso before Formula 1 comeback? He is fueling speculation
Former world champion Fernando Alonso has now fueled speculation about a comeback in Formula 1 . His next big challenge in the coming year is "in the highest category of motorsport at the highest level, whether in Formula 1, on the long distance or in the IndyCar," said the 38-year-old Spanish media reports during a video presentation to students. Recently there had been rumors that the Spaniard could once again return to his former employer Renault in the premier class of motorsport.
His advisor Flavio Briatore said the "Gazzetta dello Sport": "Fernando is motivated . A year without Formula 1 was good for him. He has detoxified himself and seems to me more relaxed and ready for a return. "
Alonso said goodbye to Formula 1 in 2018.
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Alonso back to Renault? In the best memory
Alonso had left Formula 1 in frustration at the end of the 2018 season. After winning the title in 2005 and 2006 in a duel with Michael Schumacher, the Asturian had failed in the hunt for further World Cup triumphs and most recently only followed in the McLaren. This year Alonso took part in the Dakar Rally. He has also tried the World Endurance Championship and the IndyCar series.
In Formula 1, the driver market had recently gotten into motion. The Spaniard Carlos Sainz succeeds Sebastian Vettel * at Ferrari in 2021. The cockpit of Sainz at McLaren is taken over by Australian Daniel Ricciardo, who is leaving Renault.
However, it seems rather questionable whether the French team wants to pay the million-dollar fee for Alonso in view of the economic consequences of the Corona crisis and whether he is still relying on the Spaniards even at an advanced age. Several media had recently reported on discussions between the team and the old master. Alonso drove for Renault from 2003 to 2006 as well as 2008 and 2009.
