Fernando Alonso: an F1 genius too often in wrong place at wrong time
The 43-year-old will be the first to race 400 grands prix but fearsome ambition has proved both asset and drawback
Fernando Alonso may not be in the title fight, indeed he will almost certainly not even be in the mix for a win at this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix, but the Spaniard will be making Formula One history nonetheless. The meeting will be his 400th, no driver has more, and behind them lies the story of an engrossing career: of exceptional talent and success and of promise lost for a driver who has always been nothing but compelling.
The Spaniard is 43 and this season at Aston Martin will be his 21st in F1 since he made his debut for Minardi in 2001. He has taken 32 wins and two world championships, in 2005 and 2006, and while he has come close since he has never secured another. When asked about reaching his 400th race Alonso’s response said it all about what really mattered.
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