Alonso sets date for Aston Martin to fight for title, reveals priorities outside F1

Fernando Alonso He is the winningest driver in Grand Prix history. Formula 1. At 43 years old, he still has the same drive as when he made his debut in 2021. And now, 18 years after his second and last title, becoming champion again is on his mind.

For this purpose aston martin We must take a step forward in the coming years. Especially with the 2026 regulation changes, which Silverstone players signed. Adrian Newey The best engineer in F1 history. This is the moment when Fernando Alonso is about to fight for the title again.

“At the moment, that’s not the case. Winning the Monaco Grand Prix, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500 is very attractive. I tried three times at Indy without success. That’s the only thing I’m missing and I don’t have it right now.”My plans are now focused on F1. We hope to win a third World Cup in the next two to three years. This is my first and only priority at the moment,” the Spaniard said when asked about the possibility of another Triple Crown bid at the Cognizant event.

Dakar 500 miles ago

Alonso only needs to win the Indianapolis 500 to complete the Triple Crown. Easy to say, but very complex to do. So it’s not a close goal for Fernando and he doesn’t think it will be again. His eyes are set beyond F1 and towards the desert.

“After this, when I turn 45 or 46, 500 miles might be a bit much.Either. At least that’s what I think now. I also have other goals in life. I think so my next big goal is dakar. If he can win, I think it will be even more rewarding. Because it would mean a lot to me as a driver if I could win in F1, in endurance, and also in rallying,” the Asturian concluded.