Fernando Alonso Explains Why Him Being in Mercedes or Red Bull Will Be a ‘Volcano’

Fernando Alonso is a two-time Formula One world champion. He left the sport in 2018 but returned with Alpine at the start of the 2021 season. He has not won a world title since his Renault days in 2005 and 2006.

But when asked if he’d be just as explosive as a title contender today, the Alpine driver had a striking answer.

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I’m not in a position to finish second: Fernando Alonso

As reported by Soy Motor, the Spaniard mentioned he is currently not in a position to fight for the world championships in Formula One. But stated that he is more focused on the real goals right now.

“It’s a good question and I’ve also asked myself, but I don’t think so. I don’t think I digest it yet. The thing is, now I’m not in a position to finish second. I’m not in a position to fight. Yes, whether I was in Mercedes or Red Bull and the other won, it would be a volcano,” said Alonso.

“But since you are not in that position, you have other challenges in your head and other more real goals each weekend. The same is to do eighth, the same is to enter Q3, make a stop and pass those who go to two … You have those small goals.

“But when I leave Formula 1 and do any other activity, the volcano is there. When I have the chance to win at tennis or ping pong, nothing changes,” said Fernando. (Translated via Google Translate)

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The Alpine driver is confident he can win in a championship-worthy car

Fernando Alonso mentioned he feels more confident and has more experience. He stated if he were given a championship-worthy car, he can win the world title still.

“But, yes, I would have the confidence to race for the title. I know better what a car needs to be fast in the race and I can handle pressure better today. I also know much better today how to optimally set up and prepare for a race weekend.

“Not only on the race weekend itself but also in the time leading up to it,” said Alonso.

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