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The two-time World Champion is the most experienced driver in F1 history, as well as the oldest driver on the grid, turning 43 in the 2024 season.
Fernando Alonso acknowledges that he knows when to retire from Formula 1, but his strong self-confidence is pushing him to continue racing. He is scheduled to become the first driver to reach 400 Grand Prix starts next season. Despite his impressive performance in the 2023 season, including eight podium finishes and a fourth-place championship finish, the demanding schedule and other factors could ultimately lead to his retirement. Alonso believes that if he ever feels low and notices a decline in his performance, he will be the first to acknowledge that it’s time to stop. He agrees with Max Verstappen’s criticism of the calendar and has considered the possibility of walking away in the past, but circumstances and his own passion for racing have kept him going.
