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Alonso's 'rare' longevity inspires admiration from rivals
© XPB Andrew Lewin
28/04/2024 at 08:1828/04/2024 at 08:26 With the recent announcement of a new contract at Aston Martin meaning that Fernando Alonso is due to race on until 2026 when he will be 45 has redefined expectations as to what's possible among his current rivals on the grid. Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel was only 35 when he retired from F1, ironically opening the door for Alonso to replace him at Aston. That now seems absurdly young compared to Alonso who is set to be the oldest F1 driver since Graham Hill in 1975. Alonso already holds the record for the most Grand Prix races started since his debut in Australia in 201. The number will hit an astonishing 400...
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