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“F1 is an Unfinished Business” – Fernando Alonso Hints at a 2021 Comeback

Published 01/30/2020, 9:08 AM EST

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Ever since he stepped away from Formula One, Fernando Alonso has insisted that he will be back. Ahead of the 2020 season, the Spaniard confirmed that he is targetting a return in 2021.

Since leaving, Alonso has taken part in the World Endurance Championship, attempted the Indy 500 again and competed at the 2020 Dakar Rally.

When he left, it was interesting to note that the former world champion never denied rumours of a potential return to F1 in the future. When he spoke to F1 Racing magazine, he said, “I have not finished with F1. 2021 is a good opportunity and I feel fresh and ready now. It’s something I’m going to try.”

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Age is just a number for Fernando Alonso

If the former McLaren does return in 2021, he will be 39-years old. However, he refuses to believe that the passage of time will stop him in his tracks.

However, he noted that Sunday’s are usually slower than Saturday, so the demand is less. He even predicted that the 18-inch wheels will change every driver’s style and it will be a new learning curve.

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He continued, “F1 is unfinished business because people think I deserved more, especially in recent years. In my museum, there are many trophies, but none from F1 very recently and that seems a bit strange.”

With 2021 on the horizon, a number of changes have been promised from a technical standpoint. Owing to this, Fernando Alonso acknowledged that it will make his choice of team much more difficult, only if he goes ahead with his plan.

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The ex Renault champion is also aware that teams may interpret the new rules differently. So making a choice of team will be hugely difficult on that end as well.

Alonso revealed that he had “many meetings” with Red Bull. The Spaniard was even tempted by the prospect of joining Mercedes.

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