Spain And Formula One they cannot be associated without disturbing the figure of Fernando Alonsoif not for the fact of being the only Iberian driver to have won the World Cup. Beyond this important achievement, within his country the Asturian represented much more than what transpired from the Spanish borders.
In his land, Nando he covered more or less the role he had in our area Valentino Rossi, albeit in a mirrored manner. In Italy, the doctor has become a national-popular figure, capable of bringing MotoGP to the same level of popularity as Formula 1. In Spain, where motorcycling has always been more popular than four wheels, Alonso he was able to do it likewise with F1.
It was the era in which the stands of Montmelò were filled to the point that not even a pinhead could fit inside. A golden era, during which the Spain she even went so far as to organize two Grand Prix, such was the interest around F1 (from 2008 to 2012 it also took place on the Valencia street circuit). An incredible dynamic, if you think about the fact that two decades earlier, the Iberian event was deserted by the public and took place in the middle of nowhere.
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The credit, obviously, does not go only to the results of Nandobut also of his own charisma. We can discuss for a long time the greatness of the pilot, probably one of those he obtained less than he could have. Other choices throughout his career would have led him to a succession of titles. Superfine talent cannot be questioned. He still wouldn’t be so competitive at almost 43 years old if he wasn’t a phenomenon and he would not have achieved what he achieved if he were not out of the ordinary.
How much has been achieved eleven years agoright at Montmelò, remains a masterpiece. Nobody, the May 12, 2013, could imagine that this would be Alonso’s last victory, author of authentic magic in the opening lap. We are not at the legendary level “Lap of the Gods” of Ayrton Senna at Donington 1993, but we don’t even go that far, considering how Fernando’s one was carried out in the dry.
Let’s put it this way, it certainly was “the Vuelta de los Dioses” in the career of the Asturian, still today on the crest of the competitive and oratory wave. Because if there is an area where, without ifs or buts, Nando is iThe undisputed number 1, that is communication ability. Just like in the case of Valentino Rossi.
The exit following qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix (“We are ahead of the Ferraris, who won the World Championship in Monte Carlo”) denotes an intellectual brilliance that no one in current F1 has anymore; and that few have had in the past. Is called charismaprecisely.
He didn’t have this strong and proud personalityAlonso would not be where he is now and where he will be in the future, having already signed a contract for the as well 2025. Fortunately, 2024 will not be the last Spanish GP with this wonderful character at the start and we hope it won’t be the penultimate either. A man like this is authentic heritage. Not just for those who share a passport with him.
