Fernando Alonso published a message on his social networks that said that on August 14 would give an important news, he matched this with the number 14, the same one that he has on the car in the current F1 season. And the rumors suggested that the announcement would be that he would leave F1, and these were fueled by a retweet and a message made by the official account of the American Indy quoting Fernando Alonso for a meal, hinting that the pilot could be heading to the USA competition in the future.
So it has been, today it has been Fernando Alonso himself who has made it public and official. Fernando Alonso leaves F1 at the end of this season, will not be in F1 2019, although it has not closed the door completely. Maybe a temporary break to come back if I had a chance to win one more World Cup? Well, I don't know, but what we do know is that we will not see him competing next year and that he will continue with the WEC, which is going so well for him, and it is very likely that he will do the entire Indy season to win that world championship as well and so on. achieve much more than the triple crown, having won all three world championships, something that no driver has done in history: F1, WEC and Indy.
Fernando Alonso's helmet in 2015
Leave F1 with 2 world championships and 32 wins, many points and many podiums, being one of the best drivers in history, with the respect of many and the admiration of many others. The complete declarations have been these:
"After 17 wonderful years In this fantastic sport, the time has come to make a change and move on. I have enjoyed every single minute of these incredible seasons and I cannot be grateful enough to all the people who have contributed to making them so special." He wanted to make it clear how well he had a good time despite bad luck and the goals he has not met...
«There are still seven Grands Prix left this season, and I will participate in them with more commitment and more passion than ever ». Make it clear that your commitment will not decline in the remainder of the season.
«We will see what the future holds. New and exciting challenges they are just around the corner. I am in one of the happiest moments of my life, but I need to explore new adventures. And it already announces or drops those challenges that will be the Indy and who knows if something else...
"I want to thank all the people at McLaren. My heart will be with the team forever. I know that they will come back stronger in the future and it could be a good time for me to return to the sport, that would make me really happy. I have built fantastic relationships with many people at McLaren and they have given me the opportunity to expand my horizons by racing in other series. I feel like a more complete driver than ever." He does not close the door on McLaren and says that if they have a competitive car again, perhaps he would return, and he makes it clear, he does not leave F1 because he does not feel competitive, he leaves at his best because of the situation...
«I made the decision a few months ago and it is a firm decision. Still, I'd like to thank Chase Carey and Liberty Media for their efforts to change my mind, and thank everyone who has contacted me during this time." He also thanks the current F1 owners for their efforts to keep the F1 legend.
“I would also like to thank my former teams, my teammates, my rivals, the sponsors, the journalists and all the people I have worked with in my Formula 1 career. And especially the fans. of all the world. I'm pretty sure our paths will cross again in the future." Gives clues of a possible return?
Stay tuned because very soon an agreement could be published or made official with a team of the indy to play the season!