Fernando Alonso has continued to participate in Formula 1 for a very long time. The Asturian has also excelled in multiple other racing categories apart from the pinnacle of motorsport. Several people believed that Alonso’s final goal was to win the Indy500 and achieve the motorsport’s triple crown. The veteran has responded to these thoughts from the fans and provided more clarity.
Fernando Alonso has no plans of retiring from Formula 1 soon as he recently signed a two-year contract extension with Aston Martin. The veteran will continue to race at least until 44 years of age and will focus on improving further. However, Alonso noted that there were always things to be achieved. Regardless, the Asturian reassured that his current focus lay in Formula 1 and aimed to win the world championship.
There are always things to be achieved. Formula 1 is my focus right now. I would love to win the Formula One World Championship with Aston Martin – it would be the highlight of my career and probably my life.Fernando Alonso via astonmartinf1
Subsequently, Alonso reckoned that winning the Dakar Rally was still on his wishlist for the future. Additionally, he pointed towards winning Indy500 but further claimed that he was unlikely to participate in it again. The 43-year-old highlighted that winning the triple crown of motorsport would be an ‘unprecedented feat.’
Winning the Dakar Rally is still on the wishlist. The Indy 500, of course, but I'm not sure if I will do it again in the future – but Dakar I will. It will be unprecedented to win the Formula 1 World Championship, Dakar Rally and 24 Hours of Le Mans.Fernando Alonso added
Fernando Alonso revealed key factor that kept him ‘driving for so long’
Fernando Alonso’s appreciable factor is that he always strives for excellence and gives it his all. The 43-year-old claimed that his main motivator throughout his long career was to ‘become better.’ Additionally, Alonso was never satisfied enough with his finishes and always wanted to score better. This was the factor that helped the two-time world champion deem some impressive performances in his career.
It all comes back to the same thing: I always want to improve – to become better is the main motivator throughout my career. I am never happy with the position I am in. I want to be better tomorrow, and I want to be better next week and next month. This is what has kept me driving for so long.Fernando Alonso added
Aston Martin is currently facing a desperate performance slump in the 2024 season. The Silverstone-based constructor will have to work hard on their pace and attempt to score better. The team has major points over the race weekend and is no longer having hopes of championship contention toward the end of the season.
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