Fernando Alonso (McLaren) said goodbye to Formula 1 after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Spaniard, double world champion in the discipline, played in the last race of his rich career. The native of Oviedo expressed his excitement following the start: "This weekend will always be in my heart, I am proud of what I accomplished and have run for the best teams in the world. to my fans and everyone who has followed me over the past 18 years. "
Fernando Alonso closed the long chapter of his life with Formula 1. The Spanish Formula 1 driver played his last F1 race at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The double world champion finished 11th, at the door of the points and expressed his emotion once the finish line crossed: "This weekend will always be in my heart." Fernando Alonso will now try to cap the Triple Crown by winning the 500 miles of Indianapolis.
Fernando Alonso (ESP / McLaren), 11th: "This weekend will always be in my heart.There have been so many beautiful things prepared for me by Formula 1, by my team and by the fans. busy and I did not have time to think about what was going on, thanks also to Lewis (Hamilton) and Sebastian (Vettel) for this nice last tour together, it was very moving, I have a lot of respect for They are great champions and I feel very privileged to have run with them for most of my career.Today it was a good race, focused on tire management, fuel economy and the fight for points until the last lap.Throughout my career, I have always struggled, sometimes in competitive cars, sometimes no, but I have never given up.I am proud of what I have accomplished and have run for the best teams in the world.Thank you to my fans and to all who followed me during the 1 Last 8 years I have felt a lot of support and respect for me and it's something that I take very seriously. I feel honored. But I do not stop the race. I love motorsport, so do not give up on me! "