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Two drivers at entirely different points in their careers and completely different points in their lives. However, fighting each other in the twist of fate whilst maintaining equal and mutual respect for each other. The sport hardly ever sees a relationship like the one Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso have. The oldest driver on the grid has created a bond with the legend of the next generation. These aren’t just assumptions with their comments full of respect towards each other. Their conduct towards each other, despite being equally fierce competitors on the grid, also showcases the brewing bromance. Well, as of the Monaco GP post-qualifying press conference, it is brewed and Verstappen has fulfilled the conditions!

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Fernando Alonso laid down some conditions during the post-qualifying presser, as seen on Instagram before he visits the Dutchman’s home. Now that we have the Monaco GP past us, the conditions are fulfilled and Alonso might end up at Verstappen’s home fulfilling his new passion for plants.

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When asked about his newly seen passion for flowers in Miami, Alonso replied, “There are no flowers here. It was only Miami.”

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Verstappen jumped on the banter and asked, “Were they smelling good?” Alonso replied in the affirmative before adding, “You and Checo were talking a lot so I had to wait in the TV pen for a long time. There were a couple of flowers and I love flowers.”

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Alonso revealed he has some flowers in his motorhome as well. Verstappen revealed, “I have some plants at home as well.” Alonso, without hesitation, replied, ” I can go in my free time. We talk tomorrow night. Depends how aggressive you were in the race.”

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However, this isn’t the only time Alonso discussed his personal life which involved the Red Bull man.

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Fernando Alonso wants to make Max Verstappen part of his dream team to make a hat-trick of wins

Even during his F1 hiatus, Alonso never lost touch with racing as he took part in WEC and won the prestigious 24-Hour Le Mans race twice. The Spaniard has obviously not given it a thought again after becoming part of the circus again. However, if he does go back to make a hat-trick of wins in Le Mans, he wants Verstappen to be part of his dream team.

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“If there were the opportunity to race in Le Mans with Max in the future, I would certainly do it [he confirmed to the media] we are very good friends and we are always in touch. If I decide to do Le Mans again, I’d like to do it with Verstappen,” he said. “It would be an honor.”

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With the way Alonso is currently performing and Verstappen’s threats of retiring early, the two might step away from F1 at the same time. This will give the two plenty of time to try their hand at different racing disciplines.

Even after retirement, we might still have a lot to look forward to from the two.

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Mahim Suhalka

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Mahim is a senior Formula 1 writer at EssentiallySports. With a Diploma in Sports Management, he ventured into sports journalism for his sheer passion for F1. Mahim has written over 2000 articles during his tenure at ES, and his expertise is in perspective pieces and core sports coverage. Mahim’s writing flair and meticulous research work have resulted in him contributing to in-depth analysis on teams like Red Bull and Mercedes as well as Team Principals Christian Horner and Toto Wolff. His support for Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team and their #44 driver Lewis Hamilton came naturally after being awestruck by the brilliance during his foray into F1. You can follow him on X @MahimSuhalka.

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