'When will age catch up with Alonso?' We answer YOUR F1 questions
Nov 8, 2023
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In this podcast, the hosts answer a variety of F1 questions, including the future of sprint races, the potential for an Alonso championship, and the race in Brazil. They also discuss Aston Martin's resurgence, options for Aston Martin and Audi, lack of media coverage for women's sports, race track selection and safety concerns, and the performance of different teams in Formula 1.
Alonso's qualifying pace has often been a question mark in his career, making it challenging for him to sustain a title challenge, but if he had a competitive car like Aston Martin and their performance improved, Alonso could lead a title charge and succeed.
Elite drivers like Alonso could be successful in any era and in almost any type of car, as their talent and skill would enable them to compete at a supremely high level and contend for championships regardless of the era or car design.
Deep dives
Alonso's Qualifying Pace and Title Challenge
Alonso's qualifying pace has often been a question mark in his career, making it challenging for him to sustain a title challenge. However, if he had a competitive car like Aston Martin and their performance improved, Alonso could lead a title charge and succeed.
Elite Drivers in Any Era
Elite drivers like Alonso could be successful in any era and in almost any type of car. Their talent and skill would enable them to compete at a supremely high level and contend for championships regardless of the era or car design.
Age and Performance in F1
There is a discussion about how age affects F1 drivers and whether they can continue racing into their 40s. Experience compensates for any physical drop-off, and drivers like Alonso and Hamilton have shown no signs of decline. It ultimately comes down to the individual's desire and drive to continue. While drivers may face specific age-related challenges, like vision issues, it is possible for drivers to carry on into their 40s.
Driver Accountability
There is a discussion about the accountability of drivers in collisions and their willingness to accept responsibility. Drivers like Ocon and Gasly have been criticized for not admitting fault in incidents. This mindset may be reflected in their presence at their respective teams. However, this approach also has beneficial aspects that allow them to perform. It remains unclear if this mindset holds them back from becoming absolute elite drivers.
A technical hitch meant we couldn't answer your questions in our Brazilian GP review podcast, so to put that right we've got a bumper mid-week episode for you, featuring a massive selection of questions from The Race Members' Club. Joining Edd Straw in tackling them are Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill, who weigh in on questions relating to the race in Brazil, the future of sprint races, whether age would prove a barrier to an Alonso championship challenge (in the right car), and many more.
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