WATCH: Fernando Alonso showcases his sheer neck strength by breaking a nut with it in a resurfaced video
Fernando Alonso never ceases to amaze the people around him.
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Fernando Alonso is not just a two-time world champion; he is an expert in cracking nuts using his neck. Formula One is a physically draining sport. The drivers go through intense workouts to be fit throughout the season. Neck training is essential. The neck exercises are a part of their regimen. While racing, especially around the high-speed corners, the drivers are affected by the G-Force. Hence they are required to be fit and have a sturdy necks. This explains why Alonso’s neck is strong enough to crack open a nut. He has a personalized routine that helps him stay fit for the races.
In a video that resurfaced online, the Spaniards left the ones witnessing amused with his neck strength. He cracked a nut by placing it between the head and shoulder. The neck is one of the most noticeable features of a Formula One driver. It is pretty thick and sturdy compared to the others.
Alonso’s gimmick was quite entertaining, but it also proved that driving a Formula One car is not easy. It requires vigorous training. It is a high-intensity sport that burns calories in two hours. Lewis Hamilton explained this intense weight loss in an interview with “The Graham Norton Show” in 2019.
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Fernando Alonso has a different personality off the track
There are several exercises to strengthen the neck, and Alonso makes sure he completes his training. This is the reason he can perform such gimmicks. The 2023 season is his 22nd year in Formula One, and the forty-one-year-old still has the same fire and hunger to compete. He moved to Aston Martin from Alpine for this purpose.
Fernando Alonso is one of the best drivers on the grid; with a capable car, he will undoubtedly perform magic. He is the perfect example of age being just a number for sports. Over the years, the two-time world champion has proved his capability to the Formula One world. He never failed to impress his fans.
Alonso is prepared for the 2023 season with his new team and teammate. The Spaniard produced some excellent laps during the pre-season testing. This caused a stir in the paddock. The grid is convinced Aston Martin would be tough to beat this season; the team has improved drastically, according to the data from the testing. Fernando Alonso was over the moon. However, the real deal will be revealed soon as the 2023 season begins.
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