The future of Fernando Alonso is once again gaining prominence in the media, as the Spanish driver ends his contract with Alpine at the end of this season. But, do the rumors that are beginning to emerge around him have any basis?
It doesn’t fail; when the contract Fernando Alonso with a Formula 1 team nearing completion, rumours, innuendos and information related to his future begin to bloom like flowers in spring.
However, it is very common for much of this information to be false, although it is also true that the Spanish rider has already surprised us before and a surprise on his part is never ruled out. We are going to analyze the current situation of the still Alpine pilot, as well as the rumors that have already arisen around him.
Fernando Alonso, back to Ferrari
Surely the most surprising rumor of all those surrounding the Spanish driver is his alleged approach to Ferrari as a result of the hesitant start to the season of the other Spaniard on the grid, Carlos Sainz.
The truth is that the man from Madrid completed a very promising first year in Maranello, but Charles Leclerc has notably raised his level and, at the moment, Sainz is not being able to match such a level of excellence.
But of course, from there to take for granted that Carlos Sainz will leave the team at the end of the year, at which time also ends his contract with Ferrari, is a lot to assume. The reality is that the man from Madrid is very close to officially renewing with the Italian team and, therefore, the rumor of a possible return of Fernando Alonso is totally unfounded.
It is true that Alonso left a great impression in Maranello during his stay there between 2010 and 2014, but it is also true that his 40 years It is no longer seen as a medium or long-term project for any team that is in a position to fight for victories.
No, Fernando Alonso is not going to return to Ferrari.
Aston Martin is interested in Alonso
The other rumor that is beginning to emerge is that of Aston Martin’s interest in Fernando Alonso, which in fact is not new and already arose prior to the signing of the Asturian by Alpine.
The truth is that these rumors have begun to feed as a result of the difficulties that Sebastian Vettel has found at this start of the season. And it is that the four-time world champion missed two races after contracting coronavirus. And, during his return to competition in Australia, he chained numerous errors to complete a disastrous weekend.
Withdrawal rumors fly over the German since his departure from Ferrari was confirmed, so it would not be unusual for a team that needs a reliable reference on the track to evolve and move up the grid he will look at Fernando Alonso.
In any case, Fernando Alonso’s Plan at this time it is to renew with Alpine and remain in Formula 1 at least until 2024. In short, check for yourself if the French brand is capable of meeting its goal of fighting for victories and world championships after 100 races (at the moment it has 25) .