Fernando at 400: why Alonso’s still fired up

F1: Beyond The Grid

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🗓️ 22 October 2024

⏱️ 42 minutes

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This episode is brought to you by Salesforce, a Global Partner of Formula 1®.

Fernando Alonso will become the first driver in Formula 1 history to compete in 400 Grands Prix when he races in Mexico this weekend.

It’s a monumental milestone that even Alonso didn’t think he’d reach. Hear why the two-time World Champion thought he’d leave F1 at the end of 2009 and how changes in his relationship with the sport have prolonged his career.

Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Fernando reflects on the most poignant moments from an eventful 21 seasons on the grid - revealing fascinating details about his secret meetings with Red Bull, whether he regrets turning them down for Ferrari, the one race he tried to win the most and why he needed reassurance during his comeback in 2021.

Plus, the Spaniard talks about the impact Adrian Newey will have on Aston Martin and how the legendary designer’s arrival at the team affects his own future.

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Salesforce, a global partner of Formula One.
0:05.0	With Salesforce, the number one AI CRM, Formula One is transforming the fan experience. He is, without doubt, a Formula One legend.
0:21.0	Two world championships, multiple race wins with Renault McLaren and Ferrari
0:26.7	and podiums are plenty with Aston Martin. As he becomes the first driver in F1 history to compete in 400 Grand Prix.
0:35.0	Fernando Alonso is looking back to a time he thought his career was reaching its end.
0:42.0	When I won the championship in 2006 and then I joined McLaren,
0:46.0	I had a three years contract.
0:48.0	And I was 99% sure that 2009 will be my last Formula One season.
0:55.0	I've already fulfilled my dream, you know, I won the championship two times,
0:59.0	you know, this is beyond my wildest imagination, you know, to be a Formula One champion so I was thinking you know I will
1:05.3	have my family I will do normal things normal days. But Fernando's still going strong
1:12.2	today and with legendary designer But Fernando's still going strong today.
1:13.4	And with legendary designer Adrian Newy joining Aston Martin,
1:17.2	Wil the Spaniard now prolong his career.
1:20.5	I will lie if I tell you that I didn't think about it
1:24.0	because we enter in this personal
1:28.0	adventure of working with a talent like Adrian.
1:31.0	I want to experience that behind the wheel, yes, but I'm not too scared of working alongside and seeing Aston winning even if I'm not behind the wheel. If we win eventually when I'm not driving, I will enjoy it a little bit as well.
1:47.0	Hello and welcome to F1 Beyond the Grid with me Tom Clarkson.
1:57.0	23 years on from his Formula One debut, Fernando Alonso will compete in his 400th Grand Prix in Mexico City,
2:05.0	further extending his record as the most experienced driver in the sports history.
2:10.0	So how did he reach this monumental milestone and what's next?
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