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FELIPE MASS with concerns about the return of FERNAND ALONS

Former Formula 1 racer Felipe Massa doubts the success of Fernando Alonso, who is returning to the starting line-up next year. The Brazilian refers to the return of Michael Schumacher.

Felipe Massa is for Ferrari v Formulas 1 raced for eight seasons and in doing so as a teammate had both Michael Schumacher as well as Fernanda Alonso.

Brazilian was one season (2006) teammate of the seven-time world champion and four years The Spaniard, who in the 2021 season with the team Renault returns to Formula 1. While some other former racers, such as Jenson Button, expect strong return A Spaniard, he is Sponge skeptical about the chances of success. His argument is this Michael Schumacher, who, after his return after a three-year break, was also unable to join the old successes and is in his three years of Mercedes only landed the podium once, in 2012 at a race in Valencia.

Felipe Massa thinks that Alonso's return is good for Formula 1, but as for his chances of success, the Brazilian admits that he could be similar to Michael Schumacher at Mercedes, where he won only one podium in three years.

Alonso returns after a two - year break and Sponge in an interview with a Spanish newspaper AS recalls: "Fernando is a phenomenon, a talent that is hard to find. However, we must not forget that he is returning to a team that is not among the best. On top of that, he was not in Formula 1 for two years. This could have a negative effect, as in the case of Schumacher, who was unable to return to the same level after a three-year break. Age is also an important factor. As a 40-year-old, Fernando will fight racers between the ages of 20 and 25. Age is an issue, although it must be acknowledged that Alonso is a talent who could definitely do well. For Formula 1, however, it is in any case positive that he is coming back."       

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