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Anna Malyon

Fernando Alonso F1 retirement timeframe given as Roger Federer comparison made

Emerson Fittipaldi believes Fernando Alonso could stay in Formula 1 for at least another six years.

The Spanish driver made the move from Alpine to Aston Martin for the 2023 season and already has three consecutive podiums to show for it. He will turn 42 in the summer, but still F1 legend Fittipaldi does not believe he is anywhere near walking away.

The Brazilian compared his career to that of his fellow two-time world champion, making him confident in his conclusion. "I won my last race in the United States at the age of 47 and Alonso can reach that age at a high level," he told Spanish publication AS.

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