Unwell Fernando Alonso confesses it’s ‘very physically demanding’ to drive an F1 car
Fernando Alonso shares his thoughts on the physical demands of driving a Formula 1 car, noting how being sick impacted his performance.
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The 2024 Formula 1 season heads to Mexico after an intense race in Austin, with teams and drivers navigating a rollercoaster year. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, set to mark his historic 400th Grand Prix, called in sick on Thursday, casting uncertainty over his landmark weekend.
As the championship nears its final stages, the pressure is mounting for all involved, making the Mexico race a crucial chapter. Fernando Alonso missed the first free practice session for the Mexican Grand Prix after feeling unwell.
Reserve driver Felipe Drugovich took over for him. On Thursday, Alonso skipped media activities, and by Friday, he still wasn’t fit enough to drive in FP1. However, Aston Martin confirmed that the Spaniard would continue from FP2, closely hoping he’ll recover fully in time for Saturday.
Alonso admitted he hadn’t felt well for a few days, possibly due to weakness from being sick. Driving a Formula 1 car demands immense energy, and that weakness may have held him back.
It’s good to be back and I’ve not been feeling 100% over the last few days. Today I did feel okay in the car, but it’s very physically demanding driving an F1 car.
Fernando Alonso said, as reported by Aston Martin F1
Alonso was excited to celebrate his 400th Grand Prix in Mexico City, thrilled about reaching this career milestone. Unfortunately, illness struck, but he’s recovering and determined to race.
The Mexican Grand Prix is loved for its weather, track conditions, and lively atmosphere. The Spaniard feels the Mexican fans always show amazing support. Winning his 400th race would make the celebration even more special, giving him a perfect double victory.
Mexico City is always a nice race weekend and of course a double celebration here with the 400 Grand Prix.
Fernando Alonso stated
Fernando Alonso claims Mexican GP FP2 was ‘mixed feelings’
The Mexican GP FP2 session was a dramatic run for the teams and drivers because of the collisions across the grid. Fernando Alonso, on his end, was able to return after feeling a bit okay ahead of the 90-minute session.
The Spaniard explained his FP2 experience describing it as mixed feelings, especially with the tire testing. He also believes it’s too early to draw any solid conclusions from his team’s performance so far. Alonso mentioned that they expect a challenging weekend because the Mexican circuit is tough for AMR23’s setup.
In general FP2 was a mixed feeling with the tyre testing and I don’t think we can have any conclusions yet. We expect a difficult weekend as it’s a tough circuit for our package, but we will give it our all.
Fernando Alonso said
Despite these difficulties, he emphasized that the team would put in their best effort to compete. The combination of tire testing and the demanding nature of the track means they have to stay focused and work hard to make the most of their situation. The Silverstone-based squad currently ranks fifth in the constructors with 62 points being scored by the 43-year-old.
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