Since leaving F1, Fernando Alonso has always left the door open for a return. His recent comments suggest it may well happen, but is it a good idea?

He could do what Niki Lauda did and add to his championship tally, or he, like his old rival Michael Schumacher, could struggle to recapture the magic. Let’s weigh up the pros and cons of a potential comeback.

The chance for a treble 

There aren’t many people who would disagree that Alonso should have more than just two World Championships. In three seasons he missed out in the final race, and he was stuck outperforming poor cars for many others.

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