Mikel Merino He was very happy to be summoned with the Spanish team of Louis of the Source to dispute the UEFA Nations League. All soccer fans know well that the midfielder is a great striker, he works defensively, and is also capable of giving and scoring goals.
However, we did not know that he is a lover of Formula 1and of Fernando Alonso. So much so that she has come to complete a blind driving challenge in the circuit of montmelo. It’s easy for him: “I know almost all the circuits from playing on the simulator that I made at home.”
“Since I was little I followed F1. I have to go around a couple of times to remember them all“He explained in an interview for the RFEF.
Mikel Merino He had not yet made his debut in the First Division when Fernando Alonso won his two world championships. Mikel is very aware of that stage: “My memories are the same as those of the great Spanish fans. Alonso, his first years at both Renault and McLaren, Ferrari….”.
“All afternoons of joy that he has given us “Elder brother” when you are little They fill you up a lot and now they continue to support you“, he explained.
This weekend the race of the Canadian Grand Prix it will be at 8 in the afternoon, and if the Spanish team manages to beat Italy they will play this Sunday at 20:45 the final. In this way, Mikel would have to watch the race on a delayed basis.
“Whenever I can I try to watch Formula 1”
“Whenever I can I try to watch Formula 1generally we have to be in concentration or on the game day itself. I take the iPad with me and try to see everything from qualifying to races to support the Spanish, of course.”he commented.
When asked if he dreams of victory 33 for Fernando Alonso, Mikel is clear: “Hopefully. For that there are a couple of cars that are flying and have to have problems“. That situation that Merino imagines is the one that Alonso contemplates.
“But the good thing is that Fernando never usually fails and is always at the foot of the canyon in case the others fail.“, he indicated.
Although Mikel is full of praise for Alonso, he knows the superiority of the Red Bulls: “This year it is clear that Max Verstappen is the favourite.
“I am satisfied with the fact that the Spanish do good posts and surely next season we will be excited again and… Go for the third!“, he expressed euphoric.
Like Mikel Merino, an exciting weekend awaits all Spaniards both in motorsport and in football.
