News Details
Alonso: Age doesn't slow F1 drivers
As one of the elder statesmen on the grid, Fernando Alonso feels Formula 1 drivers don't slow with age as the sport is largely about 'the car.' Alonso will celebrate his 36th birthday next season as he lines up on the grid in what will be his 16th season in Formula 1. The double World Champion is still rated by many are one of the best on the grid but it remains to be seen whether he will extend his McLaren stay beyond 2017. However, when the time does come to hang up his helmet, he says it will be because of he is tired of the life and not because age has slowed him down. 'I don't see it like other sports that maybe the physical situation is so relevant,' he told F1i.com. 'Here it is just...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ricciardo: Drivers should pay for mistakes
Daniel Ricciardo has urged Formula 1 to surround tracks with gravel traps...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Bernie: F1 would need ‘half a dozen’ drivers like...
XPB Images
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says the sport...
8y ago from F1i.com
F1 drivers don’t become slower with age - Alonso
XPB Images
Mclaren-Honda star Fernando Alonso thinks Formula...
8y ago from F1i.com
Losing Ron Dennis would be a great loss for Formula 1...
Christian Horner says losing Ron Dennis would be a 'great loss' for...
8y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Monster gains presence on Ducati's bike, but fails to...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Morbidelli thinks riding old Ducati will actually help...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Alpine becomes Pramac's main partner in MotoGP
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Marquez: It's “dangerous” to think Ducati will...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Juncos Hollinger shows off new-look livery for 2025...
Juncos Hollinger Racing unveiled a new look for the 2025 NTT IndyCar...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar takes over promotion of Nashville event
IndyCar’s Music City Grand Prix will be promoted internally by IndyCar...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Scott McLaughlin on track to repeat Supercars success...
After spending the last four years moving up the ranks in the NTT IndyCar...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Christian Lundgaard hails ‘pure racing’ aspect of...
Christian Lundgaard is beginning his fourth full season driving in the...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
The five big takeaways from the WRC Rally Monte Carlo
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Solberg handed penalty for drifting on Monaco GP...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Rovanpera: Difficult WRC Monte Carlo opener “not a...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Ogier claims record-extending 10th...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Girona preview + Lewis-Skelly red card/ban overturned
Morning all. We're in Champions League action this evening, taking on...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
'Active contact' – Fabrizio Romano hints at...
Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Mathys Tel's situation at Bayern...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Chelsea in talks for record-breaking Bundesliga...
Chelsea, like Arsenal, are in need of a forward to re-energise their...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Wednesday's Champions League predictions including Man...
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's...
4h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Comments
Hottest News
Yuki Tsunoda set to be Red Bull reserve driver for 2025 F1...
Red Bull is reported to have chosen Yuki Tsunoda... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
How Ferrari is continuing Lewis Hamilton's adaption with...
Ferrari is continuing preparations with... Read More »
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Honda struggling with development of 2026 F1 power unit
The road to 2026 and to Formula 1’s future... Read More »
20m ago from F1i.com