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Alonso Confident He Can Win in F1 Comeback
Alonso said goodbye to F1 at the end of 2018 and has almost always kept his finger on the pulse teasing potential comebacks and perpetually leaving the door open for a return.
These latest remarks continue to echo that sentiment but seem to come with more vigour and the Spaniard is confident that if and when he makes a comeback he has the confidence to win.
"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. 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."
And when quizzed on his age and if he feels it will affect his ability to perform at the highest level he responded with the following:
"I don't think so. Now, without fuel stops, the races are not so demanding. 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."
Alonso is also well aware that a comeback could be risky by ending up in a team that gets the rules wrong, and he was also asked about the potential of a seat at Mercedes.
"The only problem with the new rules is that some teams might interpret them differently than others. 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?"
“Mercedes have been dominating for many years and have a strong team. 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.”
McLaren Switching to Mercedes Power “Not Against Renault”
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has opened about the reasons behind the team making a switch back to Mercedes power units after a short partnership with Renault. Here’s what he had to say:
"Our partnership with Mercedes is not a decision against Renault. We have improved also thanks to Renault. But in the hybrid era, Mercedes has been the benchmark in terms of performance, reliability, the quality of the power unit and as a team.”
"Having the best engine for the new era in 2021 is a sign of security, of stability, and that there will be zero distractions.”
Fast Feed
- Mercedes’ parent company Daimler are rumoured to be holding a meeting on February 12th to decide whether or not to stay in F1 after a push for the company to cut costs
- Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has heard it all when it comes to driver contract negotiations and had the following to say about reports Hamilton wants £60 million per year to stay at Mercedes:
"I believe that no team, not even Mercedes, will be willing to spend such sums on a driver. Or maybe only Ferrari.”
- Pierre Gasly had what he described as a rollercoaster season in 2019 and after his demotion to Toro Rosso he said he was keen to show his speed to “stop the bullshit”
- Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes that Alex Albon “shares many of the same virtues that Max has with that ability to cope with pressure, that determination"
- McLaren driver Lando Norris is ‘itching to get back in the car’ and believes he’s more relaxed and ready than he was last year
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