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Brawn: Formula One needs drivers like him

Ross Brawn believes that Formula One could use more drivers like Fernando Alonso. The two-time world champion is fresh off the back of his Le Mans 24 hours success with Toyota and his future in F1 is far from certain. Brawn said that it is important for the sport to have drivers like Alonso around, which is why talks that he could leave the sport at the end of the season to pursue a career in IndyCar has him wishing for the Spaniard to stay. "Who knows, maybe he really is looking for fulfilment outside of Formula 1," he said. "But I really hope that’s not the case. "He is still immensely quick and Formula 1 needs drivers with his undoubted charisma and...
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