Fernando Alonso quotes

Fernando Alonso is a Spanish Formula One racing driver, widely regarded as one of the most talented drivers of his generation. Twice crowned Formula One World Champion, he has raced for top teams like Renault, Ferrari, and McLaren. He continues to compete at the highest level and is celebrated for his skill and determination. Here are 15 of his quotes:

What I have felt at McLaren is good professionalism, a team that is very determined and focused on the championship. There is a new atmosphere within the team, and I saw that when I went to the factory and met all the people. They are so excited. They really think that after a few years without success, this is the year to come back. No-one has doubts. That was a complete surprise to me, yet from my point of view, it was great to see all that optimism, and I feel more ambitious now - a completely new man. Sometimes after a tough season and when the winter arrives, you want to test as late as possible, to be on your holidays as much as you can. But now it's the opposite. I want to be in the car. I feel like when I arrived in Formula One six years ago. I just want to drive. (Fernando Alonso)
I look at myself as someone who has been very lucky - my job is also what I enjoy most in the world, and I can make my life doing it. View quote
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Ferrari gives you a special feeling. View quote
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I have always been very calm on the outside. I'm not too stressed now just because I'm in formula one. For me, tomorrow will be another day whether I finish first or last. I have to do the maximum and I cannot ask any more from myself. View quote
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For me, it was not destiny to make it to where I am now - I thought for a long- time I would become a go-kart mechanic, or a job like this, not an F1 driver. View quote
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When I race in Australia or Korea or Japan I know it will be a big change for me because Ferrari fans are worldwide. View quote
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It was fantastic to fight with Michael, a privilege for me. I said in 2005 that it was important to become Champion when Michael was still there, for the value and the recognition that people outside the sport would give to the championship. But people said we did not fight directly in 2005; this year, it was me versus Michael all year. The history books will say that the last two Championships he raced in were won by Alonso, and that makes me very proud. It was a pleasure to compete against him. View quote
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It has been a fantastic weekend and now I probably need some time to believe I'm champion again. I'm 25 years old and I've won two drivers' championships and two constructors' titles with Renault. With this being my last race for Renault after five years with them, what a fantastic way to finish my relationship. I will have these memories all my life, winning both titles, the emotion, the atmosphere in the garage. We grew up together and now we have won both championships in two consecutive years. The years I have had with Renault, I will never forget. To finish the last race the way we have is something you never dream of. You never even try to dream of it because it's always more than what you expected. View quote
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He is a driver with talent, ability and maturity, he manages to finish all his races. My record is going to be in good hands. View quote
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I like to race, not to do laps alone. View quote
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Creating a top team and being in a position to win the Tour de France will give me a nice feeling. But I know it is not easy to create a top team from zero. You need good riders, good staff, a lot of preparation and, most important, a lot of sponsors. (Fernando Alonso)
I am very proud of what we have built in Spain, because it is not a traditional Formula 1 country. I think we have found passionate fans, and built up a strong culture for the sport - and things are improving every day, with more and more people getting interested. View quote
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I like America, and I think probably the American people like me. View quote
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In Spain there were no TV rights for Formula One. View quote
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If you're in the best team in the world, you or your teammate have to win. View quote
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