Alonso continues to dream of the Triple Crown

In accordance with what we announce to you in AUTO n° 2135Hebdo, currently available in digital version on all platforms and on newsstands, Fernando Alonso remains more than tempted by adventures outside the Formula 1. The Spaniard should according to our information to compete in the next 24 Hours of Daytona with United Autosports on a Ligier JS P217 prototype.

But beyond the American classic, the double F1 world champion with Renault wants to win the coveted “triple crown”, namely a victory at the Monaco Grand Prix (he already has two, acquired in 2006 and 2007), the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. “It’s at the top of my list of priorities, I’m working on it”, announced the pilot McLaren during a series of questions and answers on his Instagram account. “I think the upcoming season will be very exciting for motorsport enthusiasts. I hope you will like my program, as well as my additional efforts », by that mean his non-F1 commitments.

Aged 36, the Asturian is not finished with Indy 500, after an encouraging first participation last May. “This event is very special, and I will participate in it again in the future. I don't know the date yet, but I would like to have another try.", he admits, after a fifth place in testing and a retirement due to mechanical failure this year. “However, participating in the entire championship IndyCar is not possible in the short term. »

“My goal is to be the best driver in the world, to become the most complete, and to achieve that you have to win in different categories, with different cars at different times of the year. » And to show his attachment to the oval event, Fernando Alonso will wear a replica of his Indy 500 helmet during the next United States Grand Prix in Austin (Texas).