Fernando Alonso responds to Sebastian Vettel’s refusal to rule out a possible F1 return, says it would be ‘a challenge’

Fernando Alonso replaced Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin.

Fernando Alonso responds to Sebastian Vettel’s refusal to rule out a possible F1 return, says it would be ‘a challenge’

Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel (Via IMAGO)

During a recent interview with Sky Sports, Sebastian Vettel hinted at a potential return to Formula 1 after a year-long hiatus from the sport. Now Aston Martins’ Fernando Alonso, in response to the rumors, has cautioned the Former Ferrai and Red Bull driver about the challenges associated with returning to Formula One.

The four-time world champion enjoyed a remarkable Formula 1 career, having driven for several renowned teams, namely Red Bull, Ferrai, and Aston Martin. From 299 race starts, he had secured 53 race wins and 122 podiums. He has scored 3098 points over the 15 years that saw him score 57 poles and 38 fast laps over the years.

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In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports F1, Vettel hinted at a possible comeback to the Formula One landscape. When asked if he will ever make a return, the Red Bull legend said, “I can’t say no because that you don’t know.”

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During the Singapore GP press conference, when questioned by reporters about this possibility, Alonso emphasized the challenges that might arise in Vettel’s return to Formula 1. He said, as reported by Formula Passion, “It’s up to him. The challenge of returning to the races cannot be underestimated. It would definitely be a challenge.”

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Fernando Alonso identifies the cause of Aston Martin’s summer slump

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Aston Martin’s early-season momentum started to varnish with rivals closing the gap, halting the streak of six podium finishes in the first seven races. However, Aston Martin secured a podium at the Dutch Grand Prix, with Alonso taking second place.

This marked the first time Aston Martin collected a podium since the Canadian GP in June, where Alonso finished second. In light of Aston Martin’s mid-season performance dip, Fernando Alonso suggested that the team’s pursuit of constant car setup changes contributed to their summer slump.

“Changing few things on the setup, and you’re just improving one axle, making worse the other axle, so you’re dealing with a fine line that you’re never happy with,” said Fernando Alonso, as reported by racingnews365.com

Alonso acknowledged various opinions and thoughts regarding the team’s challenges during that period, but there was no definitive explanation.

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