I'm branching out into F1?

Question

I'm a NASCAR girl, and I'm taking the plunge into other forms of motor sports :)

After watching a few races, I do believe I've found a driver to be a fan of, just curious as to your opinions of him, do you think he's a good driver?

Do you like his personality? etc....

His name is Fernando Alonso

Be honest!! All opinions welcome.

Thanks.

Answer 1

I was a Mclaren Fan and a KIMI fan, i despise MS because he keeps on winning (no one can beat him) and of course because of his previous unsportsmanlike behavior, but i do admire him for his talents and his sheer determination to win.

I did admire Alonso's talent and his expertise in car set-ups, with him Renault was able to win back to back championship and eventually beating MS domination.

his shift to Mclaren last year was a welcomed move and I did admire both Mclaren drivers but loathed LH mid-season for his arrogance and being over-hyped by the press...

this in turn leads to the tussle within Mclaren resulting for them to lose the driver's championship.

Alonso last year have the right to complain... he brought with him talent and in the latter stages of the season, RD seems to favor more of LH (just my view)

thanks for that KR won..

Alonso in a Renault this year was struggling because of the engine freeze... they used to have the best launch and TC on the grid when they won their championship... hopefully by next year and if they still have FA, then we would have a four team battle at the top...

Answer 2

As a McLaren fan I should despise him, but I have to admit its very interesting watching Renault improve it seems every race or two now that he is back with them. I wouldn't be surprised if they're contending for the title next year (if they get a better number two driver).

Answer 3

I like Alonso.  He was world champion two years in a row.  He is one of the best drivers on the grid.  He is the best according to Ecclestone.  He is in an average car this year so dont expect wins to come this season.  Hopefully he will end up in a top car at some point soon.

Answer 4

Welcome to the world of F1! I have been a fan of Fernando Alonso since 2003 and here's what I have to say about him:He is a very talented driver in every possible way. He is a very dedicated driver who always gives his maximum! I admire him for his honesty and his hard work. He is part of UNICEF which shows how much he cares about others, he likes to keep his private life away from the public, enjoys playing soccer,tennis,playstation, hiking,playing poker, and singing! When u see him on the track, he is a very serious man, but outside the track, he has great personality (from what I've heard). And in my opinion, he's a d**n good looking driver! ;D

Answer 5

Well I admit I haven't like Alonso from the start. Admittedly, that was because I was a fan of Micheal Shumacher, and I wanted so badly for him to win just one more title before retirement. Alonso had to come along and spoil everything, by winning back to back titles and chasing Shumacher into retirement.

     But after seeing how he acted last year toward his own teammate, I was glad that I had shunned him from the start. I can't recall all the incidents right off hand, but here are a few. He purposely sat idle in the teams only pit box during qualifying, stalling Hamilton's bid for the pole. He secretly ratted out his team for cheating, not to clear his conscience, but in an attempt to keep Hamilton from winning the title. He publicly rip his team for treating Lewis as an equal instead of second banana. If I'm not mistaken he even took Hamilton out of a race or two.

     Anyone who has watched FIA for a time, knows that team orders, and driver ranking has always been a problem. I don't even claim that Shumacher was any less guilty than the rest. But at least he carried himself with a little bit a dignity.

Answer 6

You've picked the right driver and you've come to the right place. There are ten races left in the season and i guarantee you'll be so hooked on the sport by then, you won't even remember what Nascar is.

Answer 7

He's a good racer with a hot headed temperament. Like another answerer said, as McLaren fans we should hate him, but he's too talented for that.

Youngest ever double world champion, just missing out on a 3rd last year, bringing an otherwise practically useless Renault back onto high places on the started grid etc etc etc. Apart from the fact he's a good looking bloke too lol. He's my Husbands favourite driver too.

Answer 8

i was a hard core Micheal Shumacher fan .. and Alonso is not anywhere in my Fav list ... I am a Ferrari fan  .. so i am a Kimi Fan now  ...

I feel Alonso thinks too much of himslef ... i agree he is a good driver ... but u need to learn to work as a team in any sport ...

Hamilton is also a good driver and like alonso he too has an attitude but unlike alonso he knows that he needs his team's support and behaves accordingly,

So Choose a team ( FERRARI ) to be a fan of ;)

Answer 9

Good choice. Personally a Kimi Fan myself, ever since Formula renault.

I'm glad you didn't just jump on the Ferrari or McLaren (or BMW now) bandwagon.

Answer 10

Welcome to F1, and well chosen - Alonso is an awesome driver. He is currently stuck in an uncompetitive car (Renault), but the rumour is that he will be switching to one of the top teams in the next year or two (either Ferrari or BMW) and if you are still with us then, he will be back to his winning ways just like in 2005 and 2006 when he won the title.

Many despise him for his actions and comments last year. Many are critical of his arrogance, diva-like attitude and tendency to sulk. But I'll tell you what, when he is in the car, he is probably the best driver out there at the moment.

He is ruthless. He is focused. He is a fighter. He never gives up. Make no mistake, he is nobody's nice guy. If you go up to him for an autograph, he'll probably tell you to get lost. But if your life depended on it, you would want Alonso to be at the wheel.

Answer 11

Alonso is the best driver in the world at the moment, but he's stuck in a rubbish car. His performances this year have been exceptional, so it's not surprising that you've picked him out.

He's a little bit emotional as a driver, he needs the team to love him in order to give his best...

He also doesn't have the most exciting personality in the world; I know several people who have worked with him on PR for Renault...cars and playstation are about the limit of his interests at the moment.

Answer 12

I am also Alonso's fan... He is a little arrogant in certain moments, but in the race the personality is not important, the important is talent, nobody if it turns winner for being legal and nice.

Answer 13

Someone dial 911. LOL, I have thought about watching it as well to see what all the hype is about. You pull for Fernando Alonso and I will pull for Felipe Massa.(BTW #1 in points)

Answer 14

I've watched a few times, it's okay, although I don't totally understand it all yet.  But yeah it maybe fun to watch, second to Nascar.  No, Nascar first, Football second, then F1...