CHRIS HARRIS

Fernando Alonso’s latest F1 career move is the latest in a long line of head-scratchers, says Chris

Fernando Alonso is one of my favourite racing drivers. His raw speed is still mesmerising nearly two decades after he landed in F1. He is also a very, very strange dude. Most people would be horrified by the inner workings of any racing drivers’s mind, but Alonso’s must be the most terrifying of the lot. I’d rather spit in Mike Tyson’s coffee than tangle with ’Nando – because he bears a grudge like no one else. Remember the 2007 Hungarian GP? Alonso and Hamilton are teammates, Lewis doesn’t play ball in qualifying, Alonso allegedly tries to blackmail Ron Dennis about McLaren possessing stolen information concerning Ferrari’s racecar. Seems a bit strong given the main issue was his teammate was annoyingly quick, but that appears to be his way. Small problem,…

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