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- Updated: August 26, 2016
Fernando Alonso has never shied away from voicing his belief that the current batch of Formula 1 cars pale in comparison to those from a decade ago, and the Spaniard has once again said he could quit the sport if racing doesn’t become more enjoyable.
A two-time World Champion, Alonso has been a mainstay on the F1 grid since making his debut in 2001, turning out in 264 races. And so, the McLaren driver is well placed to compare the machinery at his disposal now with that which he began his career with – and the comparison isn’t favourable for modern cars.
“I think in the last couple of years especially with this turbo engine era I think the car is a little different to drive,” he said in a press conference ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.
“I don’t say that’s better or worse, everyone will have his opinion, I’ve been lucky enough to drive 2003 cars, 2004, …
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