You're right. They win championships back to back beating arguably the greatest driver in the process and then go on to race for the most iconic teams earning respect from everyone around them.
I am so glad he wanted to do Dakar. I have this dream of seeing him in the Dakar. And with his association with Toyota Gazoo Racing, we could see him some day in those Hiluxes with Nasser Al-Attiyah and Gineal de Villiers. And good to see that he has great respect for NASCAR and admits that he probably wouldn't be up to it.
@@sp33dyjames40 Fernando's no.8 won the overall and LMP category at LeMans. Stunning night driving by Alonso at LeMans. Shows how much he can do with a good car. All he has left is Indy 500 to get the triple crown. Also he's going back to do Daytona. I assume as a one-off drive.
Yes, there is definitely misconception that because of Nascars humble beginnings that it doesn't take as much skill. Fernando just set that straight! Not a better skill set, just different. Like the racing itself. I appreciate them both.
Americans are not stupid. They know what a beast fernando is behind a steering wheel and he has achieved great respect from drivers, the american racing community and racing fans. Too sad how people treat him in Europe.
He had a podium in his 3rd rally. It was the Al Ula-Neom Cross-Country Rally. He also did Dakar and finished 13th overall. Alonso barrel rolled his car off a huge dune and continued driving. It was insane. He'll be back again.
@@thelarry383 Robby Gordon is actually a phenomenal driving talent. His results don't really reflect that but he's one of the most rawly talented drivers in the world.
My 1 and only visit to Indy ( 2000 F1) I was underwhelmed by what I saw from the parking lot. It's nowhere near as nice as what they just showed of the outside of Daytona Speedway stadium.
I still believe Fernando is the second most gifted driver in F1 behind Lewis. Hopefully the new engine in the McLaren this year will be worthy of his talent.
I think he is actually more technically skilled than Lewis as for example he does not ever commits mistakes while under pressure but i don't see him winning a 3rd championship since theres also Vettel and Verstappen in the mix.
MLCAgaming Lewis pushes to the bleeding edge of the cars capabilities which is why you will see more errors. He finds the limit. Just look at the season they were trammates at McLaren. Lewis dominated Fernando in an identical car. Fernando is great, but I disagree with the notion that he is more skilled than Lewis. Safer maybe, but that's not the way to win.
Two legends face-to-face!
And are they ACTUALLY going to be in the same team for Le mans??????????
Legends don't drive at the back of the grid
You're right. They win championships back to back beating arguably the greatest driver in the process and then go on to race for the most iconic teams earning respect from everyone around them.
@@MagicAyrtonforever shut up bitch
You can tell there’s a different energy when it’s two elite drivers, two real car guys having a conversation
And 5 months later he won tbe 24hr of Le Mans
And 9 months later he won the Rolex 24
2 year later he won f1 title sayin from future, you know...
I hope he keeps trying for the triple crown.
Leave it to imsa and sports car racing to bridge the gap between Nascar and F1 like this 👌
Have you seen the video of Jeff driving Juan Pablo Montoya's Williams at Indy.
Imsa is a cross of open and closed cockpits cars. Closed like nascar but chassis engine closer to f1
I am so glad he wanted to do Dakar. I have this dream of seeing him in the Dakar. And with his association with Toyota Gazoo Racing, we could see him some day in those Hiluxes with Nasser Al-Attiyah and Gineal de Villiers. And good to see that he has great respect for NASCAR and admits that he probably wouldn't be up to it.
fantastic interview. Really good questions, great editing and camerawork, good chemistry between the two, just all around great.
I love it when he says that an F1 car doesn't have that kind of reliability. His F1 car doesn't have enough reliability to finish two hours!
Hehe... Hopefully this year will be better though, I'm an Alonso fan.
John McGuinness And the cars at LeMans are what exactly? It's not a trick question btw.
@@sp33dyjames40 Fernando's no.8 won the overall and LMP category at LeMans. Stunning night driving by Alonso at LeMans. Shows how much he can do with a good car. All he has left is Indy 500 to get the triple crown. Also he's going back to do Daytona. I assume as a one-off drive.
it's cool to see these two together
Wow my 2 favorite drivers in 2 different racing series. Amazing
2 Legends!
Alonso admitting NASCAR isn't as easy as it looks. Take that F1 fans.
Yes, there is definitely misconception that because of Nascars humble beginnings that it doesn't take as much skill. Fernando just set that straight!
Not a better skill set, just different.
Like the racing itself. I appreciate them both.
No top level racing is easy unless you have experience in it. Top drivers know they could do it but not without a lot of seat time
you had jeff gordon and alonso in a room.... only get 5 minutes of material...
I wouldn't last that long if I was in a room with them
I was hoping for a half hour of shit talking and gearhead reverie. I love watching this stuff
I was just as surprised as Jeff Gordon was that Alonso actually knew what midget racing was!
We certainly do in Australia.
My two favorite drivers of all time.
Americans are not stupid. They know what a beast fernando is behind a steering wheel and he has achieved great respect from drivers, the american racing community and racing fans. Too sad how people treat him in Europe.
Say what you will, but you can't deny his love for racing.
This young kid has a lot of potential.
OLE, OLE, OLE, OLEEEE, ALONSOOOO ALONSOOOO
We need a new chant for Alonso like this: th-cam.com/video/I58YNyJf7vE/w-d-xo.html
Alonso is the best, Alonso number one (clap clap clap)
Some serious foreshadowing here. Alonso wins Le Mans and drives JJ's Cup car
No surprise that Jeff is part owner of the 48 car.
Love to see Nando test some vintage cars. Porsche 917, GT-40, McLaren M8D, etc.
2019 he win it!
LEGEND
1:53 When life gives you lemons! :)
lmao I was about to say, that was cheeky
I think his point is more that no F1 engine would do 24 hours, they're engineered for a 90 minute blast... or 10-20 minutes if it's a Honda!
@@robin_holden Honda: GP2 ENGINE!
Yeah, I think it'll be a while before that comment gets forgotten! I hope they'll fare better with RBR next year.
I never knew Fernando was a sercetly a NASCAR fan.
GO FOR THE TRIPLE CROWN, FERNANDO!
How to start a war in YT
F1 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nascar
Alonso >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Jeff who?
IKR
Whatcar?
Fernando is well spoken down to earth guy he is not conceded like most f1 drivers.
Most F1 drivers are cool and down to earth. The conceited assholes are the exception. Guys like Lewis Hamilton or James Hunt
Talk about racing Royalty
When is Gordon gonna interview Scott Maxwell,Billy Johnson,Jack Rousch Jr, and whoever is racing with Rouch.
Did he ever do a rally race as well? That would be cool
He had a podium in his 3rd rally. It was the Al Ula-Neom Cross-Country Rally. He also did Dakar and finished 13th overall. Alonso barrel rolled his car off a huge dune and continued driving. It was insane. He'll be back again.
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I wanna see Fernando go for the Daytona 500
Will the WTSCC ever get its own channel?
Too bad we couldn't get Robbie Gordon to race with Alonso at LeMans; but, we have Sebastian Bourdais!
Robbie Gordon? I hope you meant Jeff. Robbie wasn't that good.
Yea, I'm not a Nascar fan . . .
Robbie would probably provide Alonso’s seat for the Dakar Rally.
@Ridiculing Fools Alonso has now 1 more race, the Indy 500, to win to get the triple crown of motorsports after winning the LeMans 24H with Toyota
@@thelarry383 Robby Gordon is actually a phenomenal driving talent. His results don't really reflect that but he's one of the most rawly talented drivers in the world.
A racer is a racer, if if has wheels
And a engine they want to race it
Wait a minute... 🤔 4x Daytona 500 winner ? Did I miss something ? 😴
Imagine Jeff Gordon having a 24hrLM under his belt
He better get soon. Alonso already has a LeMans win.
so alonso, what was it the first thing that attracted you to the 50 million contract to race in America
He's referring to his F1 contract. In 2017, F1 ran 20 races. In 2018, there's 21 races. This is a 1 of 1 race for Alonso, like Indy.
So alonso makes double the amount of money a year than Hamilton? 50 Mil is wildly inaccurate of a figure. Where did the announcer get that figure? lol
Hamilton makes $52 million per year.
Alonso has been the most payed driver in the f1 grid for many years
@@stinkbandit Hamilton signed a 140 million contract but that's over 3 years so you're looking at 46 mil a year. Alonso earns 50 mill a year.
1:53 OH YEAH you BET he knows a thing or 2 about that
0:40 Jeff only won 3 Daytona 500s
My 1 and only visit to Indy ( 2000 F1) I was underwhelmed by what I saw from the parking lot. It's nowhere near as nice as what they just showed of the outside of Daytona Speedway stadium.
Who is this Alonzo guy?
A f1 champions and 1 of the best drivers ever
Jeff looks great. Men age so much better than us females 😂
ok ok ok.
lmao didn't he get like 15th out of 16 in class
MyBallSack Itches Yea but I believe he had brake issues not even half way through the race.
ahahahah
I still believe Fernando is the second most gifted driver in F1 behind Lewis. Hopefully the new engine in the McLaren this year will be worthy of his talent.
Facts, he is. But with lewis dominating and max on the ascendancy, it's very hard and unlikely for him to win the 3rd.
Bahamuttiamat I can't disagree with that. I just want to see him fighting for race podiums and wins again.
I think he is actually more technically skilled than Lewis as for example he does not ever commits mistakes while under pressure but i don't see him winning a 3rd championship since theres also Vettel and Verstappen in the mix.
in equal cars i think alonso is better
MLCAgaming Lewis pushes to the bleeding edge of the cars capabilities which is why you will see more errors. He finds the limit. Just look at the season they were trammates at McLaren. Lewis dominated Fernando in an identical car. Fernando is great, but I disagree with the notion that he is more skilled than Lewis. Safer maybe, but that's not the way to win.
Jeff is not a good host. Seriously
probably marketing, f1 bought by us&a, in future we will see failed things like HALO
Alonso is the poorest character in history of motorsport.
yeah, keep dreaming.
zzmartinus boohoo someone's very jealous