Alonso also working towards pilot’s licence

Fernando Alonso is also interested in obtaining an aeroplane pilot’s licence.

It emerged last week that Red Bull driver Mark Webber wants a licence due to his "passion" for aircraft.

Ferrari’s Alonso has told formulasantander.com that he also commenced activities to obtain his licence some time ago.

"The pilot’s licence is on hold, I have to study a lot and I have to have available time," said the Spaniard.

"We will see if I can return to it in August, when F1 has a break."