With 8 Titles Out of Reach, Fernando Alonso Sets New Goals to Beat Lewis Hamilton and Be the Motorsport GOAT, Not Just F1

As time passes, the priorities change. Fernando Alonso’s priorities have also changed, as winning 8 titles looks out of reach for the Spaniard. In an attempt to beat his former teammate Lewis Hamilton, the 41-year-old has set new goals. The said goals are supposed to make him the GOAT of motorsport in comparison to Lewis Hamilton being the GOAT of F1. What are these new goals?

Fernando Alonso is the most experienced F1 driver on this year’s grid. Despite that, the Spaniard has only won two championships. The 41-year-old recently suggested that his ultimate dream was to beat Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton’s record of 7 world titles. Alonso suggested that the ultimate dream is now out of reach, as time has already passed away. Nevertheless, the Aston Martin driver has set new goals in an attempt to beat Lewis Hamilton.

Neither Hamilton nor Alonso has won the Triple Crown. However, Alonso is a step closer as he has already won the Le Mans. If Alonso wins the Indy 500, he will become only the second driver to win the Triple Crown. Thus becoming the GOAT of motorsport. F1-insider suggests that Fernando Alonso also showed confidence in him being the first driver to reach the milestone of 400 F1 races. The Spaniard already has the record for most GP starts and the most race distance covered and is looking to add to it. 

According to F1-insider.com, Fernando Alonso while talking about writing history said, “I can’t do eight World Cup titles to overtake Schumi anymore,”. However, Alonso did promise to break another record to rewrite history and said, “I will certainly reach 400 races.” F1-insider also spoke highly of Alonso’s long-lasting career and the possibility of a triple crown. 

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Although, many may question if Alonso will be able to continue in motorsport long enough to break the said records. Nevertheless, the Aston Martin driver had answers for everything and explained how his age is an advantage for him rather than a weakness. Let’s see what the Spaniard suggested. 

Fernando Alonso explains how his age is an advantage 

Alonso made his F1 racing debut in 2001. Despite taking years off from F1, the Spaniard is the most experienced driver on the grid with 20+ years of F1 racing experience. Oscar Piastri wasn’t even born when Alonso started racing in F1. When questioned about his age, Alonso suggested that his age will only be a disadvantage if a younger driver pushes him toward the end of a physically demanding race. However, that is not the case, so age only brings advantages in the form of invaluable experience.

According to F1-Insider.com, Fernando Alonso said “If a young driver overwhelm me in a physically strenuous race in the last lap, then age would be a disadvantage,” shrugging the age disadvantage Alonso further said, “But that doesn’t happen. So the age only brings advantages – because of the experience.”

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Do you think Fernando will be able to achieve this great feat? Will he become only the second Triple Crown Winner?