Fernando Alonso's 400th Formula 1 Race: "Fernando 2.0 is better than ever"
A milestone for Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso reached the milestone of 400 Formula 1 races at the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix. The Spaniard is only the second driver in history to achieve this, after Lewis Hamilton. Alonso made his debut in Formula 1 in 2001 and has since won two world championships, in 2005 and 2006. He has also won 32 races and stood on the podium 98 times.
Alonso's 400th Formula 1 race
Alonso's 400th Formula 1 race was a typically eventful one for the Spaniard. He started from 5th on the grid and made a good start, moving up to 2nd place on the first lap. However, he was then passed by Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz and dropped back to 4th place.
Alonso pitted for fresh tires on lap 32, but he was unable to make up any ground on the leaders. He finished the race in 4th place, just behind Perez, Sainz and race winner Max Verstappen.
Alonso's future in Formula 1
Alonso's contract with Aston Martin expires at the end of the 2023 season. He has said that he is open to staying in Formula 1 for another year or two, but he has also admitted that he is considering retirement.
If Alonso does retire from Formula 1, he will leave the sport as one of the greatest drivers of all time. He is a two-time world champion and has won 32 races. He is also one of the most experienced drivers in the history of the sport, with 400 race starts.
Quotes from De la Rosa about Alonso's 400th Formula 1 race
"Fernando 2.0 is better than ever," said De la Rosa. "He's more experienced, more mature, and more focused than ever before. He's also driving for a team that is on the up, so I think he has a good chance of winning more races and even another world championship."
Conclusion
Fernando Alonso's 400th Formula 1 race was a milestone for the Spaniard. He is only the second driver in history to achieve this, after Lewis Hamilton. Alonso is still one of the best drivers in the world and he is capable of winning more races and even another world championship.