Even at 42, the Spaniard still sets the bar high enough for many other drivers to strive to meet. In the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, he further cemented his reputation as one of the greatest drivers in history with yet another outstanding performance.

This year, especially in the early going, there have been several instances where Alonso’s comeback to the forefront with the newly competitive Aston Martin squad was essentially the story of 2023.

But this was as good as any race to finish third behind Max Verstappen and Lando Norris of McLaren. It was on par with some of the best performances of his career and nothing short of a masterclass. Moreover, there have been numerous