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Alonso quits F1 at the end of 2018
Double world champion, Fernando Alonso has quit F1 to end a 17 year career.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/45188028
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Can't say I blame him. Probably compete in Indycar next year.
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Not really surprising as he has just not had the car to match his abilities since he joined Mclaren. It seems that for quite a lot of his career he has been in uncompetitive cars which is a shame given his skills as an F1 driver.
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Yes, shame that he was not able to complete at the sharp end for much of his later career but this is rather telling: https://www.planetf1.com/news/massa-...as-schumacher/
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What a way to bow out of F1, all three world champions Vettel, Hamilton and Alonso (x11 between them) performing donuts on the start/finish line was great. Even the cool down lap with all 3 side by side parading round was great to see, F1 without these 3 drivers won’t be the same.
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2017 XE R-Sport 25t 250Ps 18MY.
Previous Cars:
2000 S-Type 3.0L SE Auto
2004 X-Type 3.0L AWD SE Auto estate.
2007 XK x150 4.2L Coupe
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Fernando Alonso fails to qualify for Indianapolis 500:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/48330676
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