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Published 15:43 IST, October 31st 2019

F1: Fernando Alonso to return after studying Formula 1 2021 rules?

Fernando Alonso will look very closely at the new Formula 1's rules for 2021 as he claims it could facilitate his return to Grand Prix racing. Read on for more.

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The two-time F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso will be looking very closely at Formula 1's new rules for 2021, which he claims may facilitate his return to Grand Prix racing. 

Fernando Alonso return - A possible comeback

Fernando Alonso said that he will carefully study the rules when they are announced officially. This is because he feels that there will be an opportunity for more than just one team to win and him making a comeback would be a real option. 

Fernando Alonso - What led to his exit?

The 38-year-old left F1 at the end of 2018, last year as he attributed the decision to the dominance by top teams and the predictability of the races as the major reasons. But in 2021, he believes that those things could be changed and it is a good opportunity for him.

Ever since his exit, Alonso has focused on endurance racing and the Indianapolis 500, which he perhaps failed to qualify for this year.

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Fernando Alonso return: The official announcement

The highly anticipated 2021 rules will be out in Austin on Thursday as Chase Carey, Ross Brawn, Nikolas Tombazis and Jean Todt make the announcement.

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Tackles Dakar Rally in January 2020

Fernando Alonso will tackle Dakar as he prepared for his debut in the annual rally raid and the Indy 500 in 2020. Alonso recently mentioned in an interview that is leaving the door open for a return to Formula 1 in 2021,

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Updated 18:10 IST, October 31st 2019