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Alonso: Triple-headers, not driving, will drain my F1 battery
Fernando Alonso took a break from Formula 1 for two years due to media and commercial commitments, but he found success in other racing categories, including winning Le Mans twice and the World Endurance title. He returned to F1 with Alpine in 2021 and achieved eight podium finishes with Aston Martin in 2023. Although he is 42 years old, Alonso’s motivation is still high when he has the chance to compete for podium finishes or race wins. However, he acknowledges that F1’s demanding schedule might lead him to retire again, rather than his age affecting his performance. The 2023 season had a 22-round calendar, which was already challenging, and next year’s calendar includes a triple-header at the end. Alonso believes that these intense schedules could drain his energy and affect his love for F1, rather than any decline in his performance.
