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Alonso to quit Formula 1 for 2019
McLaren has confirmed that Fernando Alonso will not race in Formula 1 for the 2019 season, ending a 16-season stint on the grid. Two-time world champion Alonso, 37, was known to be considering his future in F1 amid growing disillusionment with the sport, with the Spaniard being linked with a possible move into the Verizon IndyCar Series for next year. In a statement issued by McLaren on Tuesday, Alonso confirmed he would not be racing in F1 next year. "After 17 wonderful years in this amazing sport, it’s time for me to make a change and move on. I have enjoyed every single minute of those incredible seasons and I cannot thank enough the people who have contributed to make them all...
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