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Alonso: Age 'honestly an advantage' thanks to experience
Fernando Alonso says his status as Formula 1's oldest driver comes with a wealth of experience that gives him an edge over his rivals in some areas. Alonso has inherited the title of F1's senior citizen following the retirement from the sport of Kimi Raikkonen. But the two-time world champion who will turn 41 next summer feels physically in perfect shape as he demonstrated last season upon his return to F1 with Alpine after a two-year hiatus. However, while still feeling strong, Alonso says the main benefit of his age is his experience, the Spaniard citing as an example his extensive knowledge of F1's new low-profile tyres gained during his stint with Toyota in the World Endurance...
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