As far as Max Verstappen is concerned, Fernando Alonso could continue in Formula 1 for years to come. But the Dutchman also said on Thursday in Budapest that he understands that the Spaniard might not be waiting for that.
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It is clear that Alonso is not satisfied with the sport as it is now. It’s not even due to Aston Martin’s disappointing performance, according to the Spaniard. But because of the current cars. He doesn’t like driving them. Verstappen, himself not a fan of the current regulations and the cars’ handling, understands his Spanish friend.
“It’s not what you want, I agree with him on that. Fernando is 45 years old, he already has a whole career behind him. Then it might also be a bit easier to say: I’m quitting. I’d prefer to see him continue until he’s sixty, so to speak, but that’s not very realistic in Formula 1.”
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Verstappen continues: “As a true pure racer, it’s tough and I understand his feeling. If you have these regulations as we do now and you don’t enjoy them, and then you’re also not competitive… Fernando doesn’t deserve to be driving around in 21st place, he deserves to be driving in the top 5.”
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