2023 couldn’t have started off on a better note for Fernando Alonso. After having the distinct privilege of starting yet another year as a Formula 1 driver, he suddenly became one with comparable machinery. It took almost a decade for that to materialize for him, and he’s taken full advantage of the fact as he fights for the top three spots in the championship this year. But enough about his racing accolades.

We’re only just over halfway through the year and it would appear that the 41-year-old is having a blast on and off the track. After a recent break-up with TV presenter Andrea Schlager, it appears that lady luck has favored the Spaniard yet again. And this time he’s doing everything possible to stay in her good books!

Alonso turns heads with cheeky post-retirement answer amid dating rumors

The 2x champion is rumored to be in a relationship with Journalist, Melissa Jiménez who works for DAZN. The Spanish duo have been rumored to be seeing each other romantically, and Alonso’s presser just before the Hungarian Grand Prix would’ve made her a very happy woman.

During the Thursday press conference, Alonso was asked, “If you had to stop racing tomorrow, what would you do?” by a journalist in attendance. To which the Spaniard cheekily retorted and winked, “Journalist.”

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While Jiménez would be thrilled, she might have to wait a few years before Alonso comes good on this promise.

Fernando Alonso gives retirement deadline

The man from Oviedo can now boast of the longest Formula 1 career ever. And he’s been peaking every year since he made his debut for Minardi. However, he may only be 41 years young, but the race can’t go on forever.

Sports Illustrated quoted Alonso as saying, “When I started in F1, my idea was to be there for seven or eight years. Then I won the two championships, and I thought – I will race maybe one or two more years. Now I find myself with the longest career ever in F1, and I’m still fresh, still motivated, still enjoying every single day. So yeah, there’s a few more years for me, and hopefully with a title contender in the future.”

How many more years can Fernando Alonso give to Formula 1?

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