Fernando Alonso has had a tame season so far. The Spaniard, who has only scored five points so far, has had problems since his return. A P13 result in Monaco added to his suffering. While his return hasn’t had the hoped-for effect, he remains positive for the remainder of the season. During an interview in Monaco, he revealed the influence of Alpine F1’s philosophy and his motivation for returning this season.
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Fernando Alonso believes he will need more races to adapt to Alpine
The Spaniard certainly knows his way around Formula 1. He also knows a lot about Renault (now Alpine F1)! Alonso, who won titles in a row with the French team, is considered one of the greatest drivers to have ever contested the sport.
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However, driving in various forms of motorsport and getting back into Formula 1 is not as easy as it seems. Although Alonso knows he will need time to settle down, he believes that Alpine’s philosophy in its current form plays a role.
Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – April 15, 2021 Fernando Alonso from Alpine at the FIA press conference FIA / Handout via REUTERS
In an interview with Racer, the Spaniard said: “I think that has something to do with the Renault / Alpine philosophy. Most of the drivers who came here had problems in their first year.
“So there is something that we think we have some idea why it is, but it may take more time to come back than when I signed it last year. I thought that within three or four races I would be 100% and I think it will be eight or nine. “
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Alonso shows his motivation to return to F1 this season
Alonso revealed the new regulations in 2022 as his main motivation to return to F1. Although the new regulations have been postponed for a year, the two-time world champion believes returning in 2022 would have been more difficult.
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Fernando Alonso from Spain and McLaren F1 walk in the paddock during the preview before the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Charles Coates / Getty Images)
The 39-year-old said: “My biggest motivation was the new regulations but they have been postponed and getting back to 2022 immediately was more of a challenge I thought, adapting to everything quickly.
“That’s exactly why I came back this year.”
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When Baku gets closer, Alonso is hoping he can collect points again. In 2018, the Spaniard finished P7 with McLaren on this track, despite being the last plum after lap 1. Can he land in the points again three years later?
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