The Asturian pilot does not have in mind to retire and will extend his contract
Much has been said in recent months about a new withdrawal of Fernando Alonsobut neither the pilot nor Alpine intend to part ways. Except after the level that the Spaniard is showing in recent races, where he has been relatively close to getting on the podium. However, neither luck nor the decisions of the Race Direction have been on his side.
Last weekend at Silverstone he finished fifth, but he could well have been fourth if Leclerc had been penalized for the same reason he was. Fernando Alonso lost two places in Canada. Be that as it may, the two-time world champion already seems to have taken the point to the car and He has cut many points from his partner team in the last two races.
Fernando Alonso does not intend to retire, for the moment
Due to his good form and that he has once again enjoyed riding in a single-seater, the Asturian driver has not the slightest intention of leaving the great circus again. This was demonstrated through social networks after becoming the driver with the longest distance traveled in Grand Prix. And it is that his comment made it clear that he still has rope for a while in Formula 1.
Currently, Fernando Alonso has covered a quarter of the distance between the Moon and Earth in a Formula 1 car. After knowing this information, the Spanish pilot commented on social networks that he will try to increase this distance to half. Obviously it is something impossible, because he would need to be another 20 years in competition. But it has been enough to make it clear that he is not going to retire.
Alpine and Fernando Alonso approach positions for its renewal
As we well know, the Spanish driver’s contract ends at the end of this season. However, both the team and he intend to extend his contract. However, there are certain points to be discussed, such as his salary or the duration of the new contract. And there is already a date for both parties to meet to discuss this situation and reach an agreement to continue together for the next few seasons.
The person in charge of revealing it has been Otmar Szafnauer, head of Alpine, who has acknowledged that they will meet with Fernando Alonso during the summer holidays. Likewise, he has taken the opportunity to praise the Spaniard, acknowledging that he is driving brilliantly. Of course, it is likely that he should lower his salary, as Fernando Alonso is currently the third highest paid on the grid.
