One way of looking at Fernando Alonso and his career choices is that he has been incredibly unlucky. He may have argued with team-mates and bosses, as well as being embroiled in not one, but two Formula 1 scandals - but since claiming back-to-back championships he has spent over a decade signing with top teams as they veer on dramatic downward trajectories. All the while, relatively new outfits such as Brawn, Red Bull and Mercedes have enjoyed success. "I've driven for Renault, McLaren-Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren-Honda. How many drivers would sign up for a career like that?" Alonso protested to Gazzetta dello Sport two years ago. Alonso retires from Formula 1 "Certainly I...
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