It is evident that two-time world champion Fernando Alonso is not having a merry time on his return to F1. He is struggling to find his feet in the Alpine car, and 2016 champion Nico Rosberg can see that.

“The Alpine is a difficult car to drive and Alonso is not enjoying it,” said the German.

Rosberg compares the return of Fernando Alonso with that of Schumacher

The German even makes a comparison between Fernando Alonso’s return with that of Michael Schumacher. During his time at Silver Arrows, Rosberg and Michael Schumacher used to share the same team after the latter’s first retirement with Ferrari.

“It is a long road for Fernando. Sometimes, he leaves flashes, like Michael Schumacher when I was his partner in Mercedes. It is difficult for him because of his age,” said Nico. (Translated via Google Translate)

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However, the Spaniard’s struggles are anything but unexpected. He spent two years out of the sport, and re-adjusting to the super fast pace of the F1 world can take some time. “Fernando is experiencing the same thing as Michael. He has been two years out and it will take a little while for him to be at full capacity again,” he said.

Currently at P13 on the drivers’ standings with just five points, Alonso is a shadow of his old self.

Can the two-time champion find his old form soon with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix right around the corner? Let us know what you think!