Alonso doesn't rule out Formula 1 comeback

“I'm saying goodbye now, but life changes so quickly that nothing is out of the question,” said the 37-year-old Spaniard before the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday (15.10:XNUMX p.m.) in Spa: “And I don't have a crystal ball that I can look into the future.”

Alonso, world champion with Renault in 2005 and 2006, announced his departure from Formula 1 at the end of the season two weeks ago. The Spaniard said he had a good time at McLaren, but he felt that it was time for a new challenge: “I wanted to make a decision like that while I was still in top shape and capable, and that’s what I did.”

Ricciardo moves to Renault The Australian Daniel Ricciardo, who is leaving Red Bull for Renault and becoming Nico Hülkenberg's team-mate there, also doesn't want his move to be seen as an escape. "I've seen the same people every day for the last few years and had the same routine," said the 29-year-old: "That sometimes frustrated me and took a little away from the joy of sport." Hülkenberg is looking forward to his new colleague: " Daniel has already won a few Grand Prix, it will be an exciting challenge for me.”

The two championship leaders Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel were surprised by Ricciardo's decision on Thursday in Spa. “You couldn't expect that,” said Vettel: “But he will have his reasons that we don't know.” Hamilton has “respect for Daniel's step. Many people are afraid of the future and remain stuck in the present. Daniel has overcome doubts and taken action, I wish him all the best.”

Max Verstappen, Ricciardo's teammate at Red Bull, also did not expect the Australian's move: "And I'm not sure it's the best scenario for him either."

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Alonso doesn't rule out Formula 1 comeback

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has not ruled out a comeback to Formula 1 despite his upcoming move to the IndyCar Series.

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