“Formula One requires total dedication of your life. All other things are not important: Family is not important, friendships are not important, love is not important. If you want to succeed in Formula One, you need to dedicate your life, so I think it has been enough.” They were the words of Fernando Alonso just 18 months ago when I sat down to interview him ahead of the final race of his F1 career in Abu Dhabi at the end of 2018. Article continues under video It appeared to be the end of a quite astonishing 17-seasons in F1 that come the conclusion had seen him start 312 grands prix, win two world titles and claim 97 podium finishes, that included 32 victories. The remarkable...
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