The two-time World Champion could have added another title to his record if luck had been on his side
Fernando Alonso is, without any doubt, one of the best drivers who have ever passed through Formula 1. However, even though it may well be the best driver behind the wheel, the opportunities he has had throughout his career have not been the best. And it is that, after winning two championships with Renault in 2005 and 2006, he has always been at a disadvantage with his competitors.
After this, the Asturian driver tried his luck at McLaren, which seemed to offer him a very ambitious project. However, various controversies with his teams and his bad luck caused him to did not get a new world title, not even at Ferrari, with which he was runner-up twice. However, there are many who claim that should have got more titles in his carrer.
The legend of Formula 1 who is full of praise for Fernando Alonso
Now, the former Formula 1 driver who has spoken about the Spanish has been Gerhard Berger. The Austrian considers that Fernando Alonso could have won at least five titles in Formula 1 if he had driven a Mercedes. And it is that he assures that the Asturian is a brilliant driver and is convinced that this season he would also fight for the title if he had a Ferrari or a Red Bull.
Likewise, the head of the DTM and former F1 driver believes that the crowns achieved by Fernando with Renault in 2005 and 2006 are insufficient. He is now with Alpine, which has given him a car, the A522, with which it is impossible for him to fight for the championship. However, the winner of 10 F1 grands prix, is sure that Alonso would fight for the title if this year he were in a favorite team.
Fernando Alonso, again related to Mercedes
As we well know, Fernando Alonso has not yet signed the renewal with Alpine. His contract will expire at the end of the 2022 season. Everything indicates that he will continue in the squad led by Otmar Szafnauer, partnering with Esteban Ocon. But it remains to be seen if the French team is capable of designing a more competitive car, something that other important teams could offer.
Much has been said in recent months about the possibility of Fernando Alonso signing for Mercedes, but at the moment this possibility seems ruled out. And it is that the priority of the Spaniard is to renew with Alpine, which has shown great improvement in recent races. Something that has served the two-time champion to stay very close to the podium in Canada and Great Britain.
