Fernando Alonsoat 41 years old and competing in the elite of motorsports since his debut with minardi in 2001, he will prolong his adventure in Formula 1 from the hand of Aston-Martin from 2023… and with a view to continuing more years in the ‘Great Circus’.
One of the great rivals he has had throughout his career, Lewis Hamiltonis at a crossroads similar to the Asturian was not long ago.
At 37 years old and with seven F1 crowns behind him, the Briton wants to continue in the category alongside Mercedesas explained to ‘Auto motor und sport’.
In said interview, Lewis has gone further and has explained what differentiates him from Alonso. Far from talking about physique or talent, Hamilton has influenced the projects that both have outside the category.
“We have very different personalities with different values. I admire Fernando for his tenacity, because it costs you a lot to come back. But he still hasn’t organized his life after this. I do. I could stop running today and have plenty of other things to keep me busy. I’m staying because I love working on this team. You’ll have to put up with me a little longer“, has explained.
Later, asked about Sebastian Vettelwho will retire this season, has highlighted the family factor in the German’s life.
“I don’t base my decisions on what others are doing. I admire Seb’s decision. But he is in a different situation than me. He has children; I do not have familyso I’m still 100 percent committed,” he said.
“I can imagine that it is more difficult with a family because you have to sacrifice a lot of what is important to you. I don’t have to make any sacrifices in the relationship with F1. Of course my parents are, but I’m working to improve that,” he added.
“Seb and I are on a different path in life. Will I continue driving when I am over 40 years old? Maybe. Mercedes and I will extend the contract. We will sit down in the next two months. I have been with Mercedes now since I was 13 years old. This is my family “, she has settled.
Old acquaintances from the time of McLaren 2007, Fernando Alonso Y Lewis Hamilton will continue in Formula 1At least one or two more seasons. Each one with their records, they are living history of the ‘Great Circus’… and they still have rope for a while.
