'I still feel as fast as anybody' - Alonso on why he's staying in F1
Summary
Fernando Alonso, a 45-year-old Formula 1 driver, has decided to stay in F1 with Aston Martin for at least one more year because he feels he is still as fast as other drivers. Despite criticizing the new 2026 hybrid engines and his team's low performance this season, Alonso remains confident in his abilities and enjoys racing.Key Facts
- Fernando Alonso has been racing in Formula 1 since 2001.
- At 45 years old, he will continue racing with Aston Martin for at least another year.
- Alonso feels he is still as fast and skilled as other drivers on the track.
- He is critical of the new hybrid engines introduced for the 2026 F1 season.
- His team, Aston Martin, has struggled with performance this season.
- Alonso believes he still has the speed and reflexes to compete effectively.
- He has accepted that right now he races more anonymously because his current results are not often on TV or podiums.
- Alonso says he will consider stopping racing only if he feels he loses his abilities.
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