Fernando Alonso tipped to seize stunning third world title before he retires by former teammate

Fishiella, who raced with Alonso in 2005 and 2006 believes the Spaniard still has a lot more to offer

Fernando Alonso (Credits: Evening Standard)

Fernando Alonso, two-time world champion and F1 icon, has cemented himself as one of the best to ever get behind a wheel. He is 41 years old and still going strong, fighting for podiums every weekend, taking his team to new heights. Several believe a race win and everything beyond is still feasible for Alonso, and one of them is his former teammate Giancarlo Fisichella.

Speaking to Sky Sports News, Fisichella put all his faith in Alonso to bring home not just his first win in over a decade but even his third world title. He said, “I think Fernando, with a good car, can win another championship. Fernando Alonso is getting older but quicker – I don’t know how he can do it! Fernando was my team-mate in 2005 and 2006. We won the drivers’ and constructors’ championships together for Renault. It was fantastic to work with him.”

Fernando Alonso has committed to a contract with Aston Martin, which will remain in effect until the conclusion of the 2024 season, leaving him 43 years of age. His longevity in the sport is remarkable, and his thirst for victory and success is reminiscent of his prime earlier in his career. The Spaniard is keeping his feet on the ground about a championship but has pinpointed the prestigious Monaco GP as his targeted race win this season.

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Fernando Alonso hungers for yet another Monaco GP triumph

The veteran will be looking to emulate his success around the streets of Monte Carlo from 2006 and 2007, where he took the checkered flag for the first two years in a row. He is confident that this is his golden opportunity to win a race, given the track is the natural home of the safety car due to its tendency to produce on-track incidents.

According to the Spaniard, he believes that the slow straights of Monaco could work in Aston Martin’s favor. They perceive this tracking characteristic as a potential advantage over the powerful force of Red Bull, which heavily relies on straight-line speed. This presents a solid opportunity for Alonso and his team to compete with Red Bull, as they believe that at other circuits, they are significantly behind in terms of competitiveness.

Thanks for the champagne Miami ?. Great car and strategy. 4th podium of the season. We are @AstonMartinF1 ????. #f1 #miami #astonMartin pic.twitter.com/B9k2vSDYoy
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) May 8, 2023

Drawing upon his experience and unwavering determination, Alonso aims to leverage the distinctive attributes of the circuit to accomplish yet another remarkable milestone in his career. A win for himself and the team from Silverstone would be a massive morale booster, giving them momentum to carry forward throughout the season.

Alonso occupies third place in the drivers’ standings, just behind both Red Bull drivers. Having scored 15 points in all five race weekends, his consistency seems to know no bounds, and that is a trait that can make or break a driver’s season in F1.