There is no doubt that Fernando Alonso is one of his main names Formula 1 Nowadays. It can Alpine unable to offer him a car that allows him to compete for wins, but the Spaniard has shown that despite his age his talent remains intact.
His return Alonzo for 2021 it was seen as an attempt to end her career on a more positive note than it appeared 2018. But at the same time the Spaniard aspired to regularly return to the points, to reach some platform and dream one win if possible.
At the origin, the two-time world champion signed a contract for two seasons with an eye on current regulations and the hope of returning to the top. So far Alpine has not been able to put the car on its level Ferrari, Red Bull or Mercedes but there are reasons for optimism.
With Alonso’s contract coming to an end and all sorts of information emerging from all parties, the following will gather the latest news about his future, as well as the most important rumors.
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Renewal with Alpine
The poor start of the #14 car piloted by Alonso, with races characterized by mechanical problems, They have raised doubts about continuing this with the French team. An idea reinforced by his words before the start of the Australian Grand Prix.
“As I said at the start of the year, I feel competitive and fast and I’m enjoying my time in Formula 1, so I’ll be racing for another two or three years.”commented Alonso. “If it’s with Alpine, fine, and if it’s with another team, fine too.”
Through its different sports representatives, Alpine defended its intention to extend the Spanish driver’s contract for the future. “It is normal that Fernando is not thinking only about reaching the end of the season. As long as he is doing so well, if I were him, I would continue to compete.” said Laurent Rossi, CEO of the group.
While, Otmar Szafnauersports manager, assured Diario AS that “Fernando is a great asset, a world champion, a huge help to be competitive on the track. Meanwhile we have him this year. Those future decisions will come in July or August when the “silly season” begins. And by then we will learn a lot from the car and he will definitely have more information to make a decision.”
All indications are that the Spaniard’s decision will be made during august break, when the bidding stops and Alpine will have a relevant position in the negotiations.
Alpine has confirmed negotiations with Fernando Alonso
During the French Grand Prix, which kicked off the second half of the F1 season, Alpine boss Laurent Rossi assured that a renewal with Alonso is a priority and that they also hope to shoot Australian Oscar Piastri, F2. and F3 champion.
“Fernando’s contract is up this year, so we’re talking to him and prepares scenarios for Alonso and Piastri. The idea is that they are both valuable drivers and we would like them to drive next year.” sure.
As he continued: “We are working on scenarios for both of them to drive, they are reasonable and logical and we imagine they will convince both drivers. I can’t say more. I would be open to loaning Oscar as long as we get him back, we have a lot invested in him and he is a promising talent. A loanee, like many other drivers who started at another team to learn and then come back, would be a good option.”
Aston Martin, realistic option for 2023?
Whenever Alonso finds himself in a car away from the top spots and his contract is about to expire, rumors arise without a very clear origin placing the Spaniard in almost any other F1 team.
The strongest rumor that has driven the Spaniard away from Alpine was the one that connected him Aston Martin. According to the Swiss newspaper Blick Alonso would be interested in replacing Sebastian Vettel in 2023 in case the German did not continue in Formula 1.
The arrival of the two-time world champion in the British team would be completely unknown about his future. Aston Martin has not achieved good results since their rebranding and so far in 2022 they haven’t really shined. There is also the question of a possible purchase by Audi, which has to be considered in the stability of the team.
