Jul.21 F1 legend Emerson Fittpaldi has welcomed news that Alpine is set to confirm a contract ‘option' that means Fernando Alonso will race on in 2022. Returning to Formula 1 this year to prepare for the all-new regulations of 2022 was always the 39-year-old Spaniard's plan, but that is now set to be formalised. When asked if two-time champion Alonso is still the best driver in Formula 1 even in the Lewis Hamilton-Max Verstappen era, Fittipaldi said: 'Yes, I think he is. 'He shows it by being absent and then coming back to be very competitive. He has shown his ability to adapt to a new team once again,' he told bettingexpert.es. 'He had a hard time in the first few grands prix, but...
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