“I Don’t Have Forever”: Unstoppable Verstappen Leaves Fernando Alonso Making Audacious Promise to Lawrence Stroll

Recall how many questions were raised when Fernando Alonso announced his move to Aston Martin last year. Alpine was a team on the rise whereas the Aston Martin was struggling with the backmarkers. What could’ve been another disastrous move for Fernando Alonso turned into a fairy tale. Yet, there’s no stopping Max Verstappen this season. Now, Fernando Alonso makes an audacious promise to Lawrence Stroll despite the unstoppable Max Verstappen. What did Alonso promise?

Max Verstappen and Co. have been in a different league altogether this season. While Aston Martin looked like the closest competitor at the start of the season and was expected to out-develop Red Bull because of the extra aerodynamic testing time, the genius of Adrian Newey still reigns at the top. Regardless, Verstappen’s dominance wouldn’t stop Fernando Alonso from doing every possible thing to make his ‘El Plan’ become a reality.

Fernando Alonso has been waiting for his 3rd championship for over a decade and a half. Aston Martin has reignited the Spaniard’s hope once again as he looks forward to challenging for a title soon and putting Aston Martin at the top step of the championship. The Spaniard advised that he and his team will have better chances at podiums and victories next season if they’re able to lay the foundations this season. 

According to Marca.com, as Fernando Alonso advised on laying the foundation he said, “I know I don’t have forever, but as long as there’s a one percent chance of winning the title again, I’ll keep going. And if it doesn’t work out as a driver, maybe I’ll do it in a role outside the car. If I then win the championship of the world, that would also give me satisfaction, because then I could say that I have helped build it.”  

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No matter what the odds are, the 42-year-old made a promise to Lawrence Stroll that as long as there’s even 1 percent of a chance at the championship, he will keep pushing for it. The dream to win the 3rd title is what pushed Fernando Alonso to keep racing.

Despite the challenges, Fernando Alonso keeps his dream alive

Fernando Alonso turned 42 this year. Many people questioned whether the Spaniard is too old but against all odds, Alonso is showing why he’s one of the best on the grid. Despite the fact that Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, and now McLaren all look competitive and worthy of challenging for the title next year, Fernando Alonso keeps his dream of winning his 3rd title alive and reveals it as the very reason that keeps him pushing and motivated to race in F1.

During an interview with Aston Martin sponsors Bang and Olufsen, Fernando Alonso, when asked about whether the third title is possible, said, “Always. I believe it’s possible that’s why I keep racing obviously. The challenge is big, we need to overcome some difficulties and some top teams that are now on top of the sport but I race every day and I train every day thinking the fact that it is possible.”

What do you think? Will Fernando Alonso be able to challenge for the title next year?

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