Fernando Alonso says he decided to return to Formula 1 because he loves the sport. The two-time F1 champion, 39, said he had completed his “check list” of other things to do in his two years away. Alonso said: “It’s not I was missing it or want a rematch. The two years outside there were things I wanted to do more than driving an F1 car. “I would love to and my return is not to visit the restaurants of every city,” Alonso said. “To step on a plane is not something I am thrilled about,” Alonso said. Alonso said the greatest challenge of his return was “getting back into the mindset of F1”. “It’s very demanding and you have to be a perfectionist like in no other category,” Alonso said.

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