Fernando Alonso has not changed one bit despite all the years he has spent racing in Formula 1, according to a former racing colleague.
Now in his 40s, the Spaniard is showing no signs of slowing down. Having completed his second spell with the Enstone-based team now branded as Alpine, he joins Aston Martin ahead of next season and has given no indication that he is considering hanging up his racing overalls.
Alonso is, and always has been, a divisive figure. His talent is unquestionable, as is his love for racing â but there have been many examples of him struggling to get along with team-mates, most recently this year with Esteban Ocon at Alpine.