No matter what perception you have of Fernando Alonso, you can’t deny the Spaniard’s ability in an F1 single-seater. Despite being the oldest driver on the grid, Alonso has proved his prowess in the current season in every race so far. This rebirth has filled him with confidence, especially after he was struggling to make his mark after leaving Ferrari in 2015. However, almost a decade later, Alonso is back fighting for a race win and consistently finishing on podiums. This is why the Spaniard is enjoying proving his worth to the fans, especially the ones who started following the sport after the premier of Drive to Survive.

DTS came to our nearest screens in 2019. The first season of the show showcased events from the 2018 championship season. 2018 was the same year Alonso decided to leave Formula 1 and try his hand at a different racing discipline. So one could say, the 2018 Alonso was way beyond his prime, or so we thought. The Spaniard rejoined the sport in 2021 with one goal in mind. Now some would call him delusion but he is proving the dream is still attainable with Aston Martin. This is exactly the side of him Alonso wanted to show the new set of fans, which he confessed to the media, as quoted by AS.com.

“It’s great. I always had confidence in my riding. Confidence to spare, maybe too much, but it’s in my DNA. It is a demonstration for people from outside. For the new fans who have been coming since 2014, with ‘Drive to Survive’ and who have only seen me fighting to get into Q3, or retiring in the races with smoke in the back of the car. Now you will be surprised to see me fighting in front. It’s fine for me, I’m enjoying it, but it’s more fun that the new fans can see that we’re fast,” Alonso expressed. (Translated by Google)

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The fans of today might not be aware of his legend from the past. However, Alonso will definitely leave his legacy behind with his longevity and resurgence with Aston Martin. In fact, that is exactly what he plans to do.

Fernando Alonso wants to leave the legacy of ‘age is just a number’ behind after retiring

The Spaniard has definitely already shattered all age-related stereotypes in Formula 1. Going toe to toe with the next generation of drivers in a young man’s sport is something not many can boast about. This is exactly what Alonso wanted to prove, and this is exactly the kind of legacy he wants to leave behind.

Speaking to the New York Times, Alonso said, “The legacy I will leave will be the love for this sport, so great that I continue to practice it for many years, remaining at a very high level. It was one of the goals I set for myself when I returned.”

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Even if Alonso never rejoined the sport, he was always going to be considered a legend. However, this rebirth adds a whole new dynamic and takes his legend to another level. One and only!