Fernando Alonso will change into the primary driver in System 1 historical past to compete in 400 Grands Prix when he races in Mexico this weekend.
It’s a monumental milestone that even Alonso didn’t assume he’d attain. On this particular episode of Past The Grid – delivered to you by Salesforce, a World Companion of System 1 – you may hear why the two-time World Champion thought he’d depart F1 on the finish of 2009 and the way adjustments in his relationship with the game have extended his profession.
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Talking to host Tom Clarkson, Alonso displays on probably the most poignant moments from an eventful 21 seasons on the grid – revealing fascinating particulars about his secret conferences with Purple Bull, whether or not he regrets turning them down for Ferrari, the one race he tried to win probably the most and why he wanted reassurance throughout his comeback in 2021.
