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Alonso returns…20 years after building a Minardi

Fernando Alonso is preparing for his return to Formula 1 in 2021, 20 years after helping to build the Minardi he debuted in. Every Formula 1 driver has to start somewhere and sometimes even the smallest of teams can be the perfect building block. Michael Schumacher's legendary career, which brought him seven World Championships, started with an outing for Jordan at Spa. Ayrton Senna got his big break in Formula 1 driving for Toleman. Alonso was no different. For the Spaniard, the career of a superstar had very humble beginnings. Spotted by Flavio Briatore in karting, Alonso first burst onto the scene in Formula 1 20 years ago this month. But he did not walk into a team ready-made for...
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