Fernando Alonso extends Formula 1 return to 2022 season with Alpine as confirmed contract

The two-time world champion will remain on the grid with Alpine in the first year of the F1 rule revolution; Fernando Alonso has impressed since returning to the grid after two seasons of racing in other categories

Fernando Alonso will extend his illustrious Formula 1 career until 2022 after Alpine takes the option of his contract for next season.

The two-time world champion, who turned 40 in July, returned to the grid this year with the former Renault team after an absence of two seasons and showed increasingly impressive form until the summer break.

Confirmation that Alonso will continue alongside Esteban Ocon at Alpine for next year means his F1 career will stretch beyond 20 years, with the Spaniard making his debut in 2001.

“I am very happy to confirm the extension of the contract with Alpine F1 Team until 2022,” said Alonso.

“I felt at home the moment I returned to this team and I was greeted with open arms. It is a pleasure to work again with some of the brightest minds in our sport at Enstone and Viry- Châtillon.

“It has been a difficult season for everyone, but we have shown progress as a team and the result in Hungary is a good example of that progress.

“We are aiming for more positive memories for the rest of the season, but also crucially from next year with the new regulatory changes coming to Formula 1. I have been a big supporter of the need for rules. fair game and change in sport and the 2022 season will be a great opportunity for that. I look forward to the rest of this year and will be racing alongside Esteban in 2022 for Alpine. “

Ocon signed a new three-year contract to stay with the Enstone squad in June.

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