Alonso motivated: 'Great opportunity for a level playing field in 2022'

Fernando Alonso will remain active in Formula 1 in 2022. The Spaniard has been working on the new regulations for 2022 from day one, so it should come as no surprise that Alonso has now officially re-signed for next season.

The two-time world champion returned to Formula 1 this season after a two-year absence. In that time he had been active in other classes, but a brief absence from the sport normally results in a reduction in quality. Alonso, however, has shown that he still has the fire in him.

''I’m very happy to confirm the contract extension with Alpine F1 Team into 2022. I felt at home the moment I returned to this team and have been welcomed back with open arms. It is a pleasure to work again with some of the brightest minds in our sport at Enstone and Viry-Châtillon. It’s been a tricky season for everyone, but we’ve shown progress as a team and the result in Hungary serves as a good example of this progression,'' Alonso told Alpine's statement.

''We’re targeting more positive memories for the rest of this season but also crucially from next year onwards with the new regulation changes coming into Formula 1. I have been a big supporter of the need for a level playing field and change in the sport and the 2022 season will be a great opportunity for that. I am looking forward to the rest of this year and racing alongside Esteban in 2022 for Alpine,'' the Spaniard concluded.