Fernando Alonso has taken a jug of cold water in his aspirations to get his third Formula 1 World Championship. The Asturian has seen this weekend how from Alpine any expectation of fighting for victories and podiums until 2024 has been lowered, something that inevitably It greatly affects the aspirations of the also winner of the 24 hours of Le Mans.
«We have a long-term project. The goal is to reach a level of competitiveness that will put us on the podium as many times as possible in 2024. From today, in fifth place, a roadmap can easily be found, ”said Laurent Rossi, CEO of Alpine.
These statements make one thing clear and it is none other than that the French team does not have Fernando Alonso to drive that supercar from 2024 in a situation similar to that experienced by Michael Schumacher in Mercedes. The Teuton finished the champion car that has led Lewis Hamilton to equal him in titles.
Fernando Alonso’s main problem is age. The Asturian will be 43 years old when Alpine gives everything for everything to win again in Formula 1. That moment seems a long time ago for an Alonso who has just guaranteed his seat until the end of the 2022 season, but it is difficult that he will have contract up to that point. The only one who has it is his partner Esteban Ocon.
“Every year the car will get a little better. It is a project for 100 races, four years. In each race we must progress. It can be a progress that is seen on the track or a progress in which not all the small details are seen. The idea is to never stop and see that we are going in the right direction. Next year will be a year to toss the coins into the air, “Rossi settled on an issue that will not please Fernando Alonso. The Asturian is the best driver in the team this season, but Alpine is in no rush to give him the car he deserves.
