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FERNANDO ALONSO ON THE INDY PLANS IN 2019

Fernando Alonso will bid farewell to the Formula 1 World Championship when he finishes this season. The Spanish rider announced his decision on Tuesday, August 14, for motoring fans. Alonso was a few days ago implying through his social networks his intention to communicate something important, although no one imagined that would be something so impacting. The confirmation came via a video of Alonso himself and also McLaren, who is still his team, who at the same time issued a statement in which made clear that the Spaniard will not be part of the team in 2019."After 17 amazing years, it's time to make a change and turn the page [...]. I made this decision a few months ago and convincingly. However, I would like to thank the efforts of Liberty Media [American owned F1 group] made so that I would change my mind, as well as those of all those who contacted me, "Alonso said in the note issued at 12 a.m. in Brasília. a time that fits both in Europe and the United States, where it focuses its next challenges.A native of Asturias, in northwestern Spain, he was not only the first Spanish champion in Formula 1 history, but also one of the most popular sportsmen in the country; someone able to monopolize the fans in a sport not very traditional among the population. At the same time, he was also one of the most controversial runners in the paddock, one who can generate sympathy and rejection, especially for the way he defends his decisions out of the car.
Despite putting an end to the most important sporting stage of his life, Alonso, at 37, will aim at the Triple Crown, as it is known the glory for who wins the Monaco Grand Prix, the 24 hours of Le Mans and the 500 miles of Indianapolis, the three most famous racing events in the world; until today, only the British Graham Hill succeeded. Fernando Alonso already has his first two victories in his career, and there is no doubt that next year, for the second time, he will race in Indianapolis to try to win and complete the trio.



Source: elpais.com