Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher They are two of the biggest names in F1 in the 21st century, and also in motorsport history. Both, rivals and world champions, They also made the decision to leave and return after a while with the clear objective of winning again.
The Kaiser left Ferrari to enroll in Mercedesbefore the Germans were what they ended up being thanks to the v6, while Alonso said ‘see you later’ at McLaren – Renault to return to Alpine and finally sign in 2022 by Aston Martin.
Now, David Coulthard, in words that pick up on ‘motorsport‘, He has spoken about both and has compared how the return of one was with how the other is being. And the Scotsman is clear who wins.
“Schumacher stopped running… and competing”
Because for him, Alonso has come back in better shape and driving than Michael Schumacher, and he explains it as follows.
“Schumacher stopped racing and competing, and then he had a motorcycle accident in which he broke his vertebrae” it states.
Then, the return: “He returned to F1 three years later and was still incredible, but it wasn’t that good Like before I turned 40.
In this sense, he explains the reason why Alonso came back the way he came back: “Alonso left F1, but he kept fit because, like Raikkonen competed in rallies and in other categories”.
Four podiums in 2023… and those who may remain
At the moment, Alonso has four podiums in five races, and five in total since he returned to F1 at Alpine. The best, it seems that he still has a lot and very good to come at Aston Martin in both 2023 and 2024…
