Alonso takes CHEEKY dig at Hamilton after signing F1 contract
Alonso takes CHEEKY dig at Hamilton after signing F1 contract
Fernando Alonso has taken a dig at long-time Formula 1 rival Lewis Hamilton, after signing his new contract.
The 42-year-old driver announced on Thursday that he would remain with Aston Martin, signing a contract until the end of 2026.
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Since joining, Alonso has achieved eight podiums with the team, and will be looking to secure an elusive third world title with Aston Martin.
Alonso will be 45 by the time the 2026 season rolls around, making him the first driver to compete at that age since Graham Hill back in 1975.
Alonso discusses his age
Rumours suggested he was approaching Red Bull for a potential move, but the reality seemed quite different after comments from the team.
Red Bull star Max Verstappen stated that it was ‘strange’ for the team to sign an older driver, as they have always opted for youth.
After signing his new deal, Alonso was frank about the impact his age could have on his racing career.
"It is true, I will be 45 or more and keep racing," he said according to Motorsport.com.
"If one day, I feel that I'm not motivated, not in good shape or not fast...I think I have a very honest relationship with Aston.
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"I will be the first one to raise my hand and say: 'You know, I have maybe lost here or there' and we will find solutions.
"But I don't see that coming for the next few years. As I said in Japan, probably one of my best races ever maybe happened just five days ago, so I am feeling good. I don't see any problem there.”
Alonso also couldn't help taking a cheeky dig at former F1 rival Hamilton.
"And Lewis [Hamilton] will turn 40 next year in January, so at least I will not be the only 40 plus that you will talk [about]!"
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