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In the high-octane world of Formula 1, statistics tell only half the story, and according to Karun Chandhok, Fernando Alonso’s legacy deserves a massive rewrite. The former F1 driver boldly claimed that Alonso could have—and should have—more world championships than Max Verstappen, had fate played out differently.
Chandhok, analyzing Alonso’s career, pointed out that the 43-year-old Spaniard was just eight points away from becoming a five-time world champion. The numbers don’t lie—bad luck, chaotic seasons, and team missteps have cost Alonso at least three more titles that should have been his.
The ‘What Could Have Been’ Titles
Alonso, a two-time world champion with Renault in 2005 and 2006, didn’t just stop at those triumphs. He came painfully close to adding more silverware in several seasons:
- 2007: A chaotic season at McLaren saw Alonso miss out by just one point as Kimi Räikkönen snatched the championship.
- 2010: Driving for Ferrari, Alonso was leading the title race going into the final round, only to lose out due to a disastrous pit strategy in Abu Dhabi.
- 2012: Another near-miss—Alonso was just three points away from denying Sebastian Vettel his third title, despite Ferrari fielding a car that was far from the fastest on the grid.
“If you look at the statistics, Alonso was just eight points away from being a five-time world champion if things had gone his way in 2007, 2010, and 2012,” Chandhok remarked, emphasizing how small margins have rewritten F1 history.
Alonso’s Relentless Drive: Still Hungry at 43
Despite missing out on multiple titles, Alonso remains a force to be reckoned with, even as the oldest driver on the grid. Unlike many of his former rivals who retired, the Aston Martin driver is still going strong at 43 years old, showing no signs of slowing down.
