“When Alonso Retires, F1 Retires”: Fernando Alonso Goes from Villain to Hero for Fans With Renewed Determination for Glory

41 years young and beaming with confidence, Fernando Alonso has been a revelation in the 2023 season. The Spaniard has already secured three third-place podiums in as many races and there’s no looking back. There is no looking back on his deep-rooted ambition of winning his third world championship title. Alonso recently communicated that in an interview as well with Bang & Olufsen. This determination towards his goal, the El Plan, is making fans rally behind the Spaniard.

Alonso sat down with his sponsors B&O to talk briefly about his career and his incredible start to the 2023 season. The Spaniard, after discussing various aspects of his life and podiums, which he deems insignificant, was asked about his career end.

“I’d like to know the answer, as well.” He said and added, “When I started in Formula 1, my idea was to be for seven or eight years. Then I won the two championships and I thought I will race maybe one or two more years and then I will stop.”

“Now I find myself with the longest career ever in Formula 1. I’m still fresh, still motivated, I still enjoy every single day. So there are a few more years for me and hopefully with a title contention in the future,” he concluded.

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The reply showcases his continued motivation to race and the desire to win. We have a feeling Alonso won’t rest until he wins another championship.

This endearing quality of Alonso is making him a hero among the fans.

Passionate Fernando Alonso becomes the hero of the fans stepping away from his villain persona

Alonso has always had a villain persona mainly due to his bad blood with teammates and various teams. However, throughout his career, he has not lost sight of the goal. The goal of winning the championship and the fans admire that.

So when the motivated 41-year-old talked about retirement, one user made a bold claim.

“When Alonso retires, F1 retires.” The Spaniard has become synonymous with the sport and the fans know how much he loves the sport back.

The childlike admiration of the sport even made some fans hilariously call the Spaniard a rookie.

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The fans want to continue watching Alonso for as long as they can and for as long as he can. As things stand, the end of Fernando Alonso in this sport is not in sight.