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Alonso will retire after McLaren stint
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso says McLaren will be his final team in Formula 1 before he retires from the sport.
Pablo Elizalde
Edited: Apr 9, 2015, 9:31 PM
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The Spanish driver, 33, made his grand prix debut in 2001 with Minardi and has entered his 14th season as an F1 racing driver, the 15th counting his year as a tester for Renault in 2002.
Alonso is believed to have a multi-year contract with McLaren, and he insisted the British team will be the last one he will drive for.
The McLaren driver has also ruled out taking on a management role, saying he will start a "normal life" when he stops racing in F1.
"No, I don't think so," said Alonso when asked if he will consider a management role after he stops driving.
"I think after 15, or 16, or 17 in Formula 1 is enough. It's probably the same example as with Ferrari. I will close that part of my life.
"I started with a McLaren-Honda replica built by my father when I was three years old and I will finish with a McLaren-Honda, but the real one in Formula 1, and that will be one third of my life with a great experience, with great memories, great friendships.
"But the normal life will start the day I retired and I don't think I will see myself here as a manager or following the sport."
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