Alonso rubs old karting record into the dust

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For all his F1 and top end motorsport glory, Fernando Alonso still gets a kick out of the simple things in a racing driver’s life.

Yesterday, the Spaniard posted on social media a picture of himself proudly standing next to his kart at his home track in the Asturias, a mischievous grin plastered across his face.

“Test day at @circuitomuseofa and circuit record. Since 2017.. 😅 It seemed impossible to get close to the times of the European Championship held here, finally today I went below!

There’s no disputing Alonso's competitive spirit and love for the sport. The 42-year-old F1 veteran
still finds joy in the simple act of pushing his kart to the limit to flatten a local karting record.

It's a reminder that true passion for racing lies not just in the wins and titles, but in the sheer thrill of driving.