F1 News: Fernando Alonso Fuels Mercedes Move Rumours With Social Media Tease
Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso, whose contract with the Silverstone outfit expires at the end of this year, has teased fans by uploading an Instagram Story from the same Monaco cafe where his manager Flavio Briatore and Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff had met. The social media story has sparked fresh speculation of his move to Mercedes next year.
Key Takeaways:
- Fernando Alonso's social media post from a Monaco cafe where his manager met with Mercedes' team principal sparks speculation of a potential move to Mercedes following Lewis Hamilton's departure to Ferrari in 2025.
- Several teams are interested in signing Alonso after his impressive performance with Aston Martin last year despite his age of 42, fuelling rumors about his future in Formula 1.
- However, an official statement regarding Alonso's plans may not come until after a few races, as he takes time to decide on his Formula 1 future.
With Mercedes having to fill a seat for next season after Lewis Hamilton's shock move to Ferrari, several names are being proposed for a spot alongside George Russell, with Alonso being one of them.
Many teams are eager to secure the services of the Spaniard, impressed by his performance last year with the Silverstone outfit. He played a pivotal role in driving the team to achieve fifth place in the Constructors' Championship.
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Despite being 42 years of age, the zeal to race and win remains young for Alonso. While he kept rumors on hold after recently revealing that he was still deciding whether or not to continue his Formula 1 journey next year, his social media story has brought the rumors to life once again.
Days after Hamilton dropped the Ferrari news, Alonso's manager Briatore shared a photo of himself and Wolff having breakfast at the same café that Alonso frequented after returning from the race at Jeddah.
In the foreground of the image uploaded by Alonso, he prominently displayed the same mug that was present on the table during Wolff and Briatore's meeting. Resting on top of it is a foam recreation of his 2005 World Championship celebrations in Brazil, representing his back-to-back titles.
While all this may sound like a bit too much to pass off as a coincidence, Alonso must've had a good laugh witnessing reactions from his followers. However, an official statement regarding his future plans may not be forthcoming until after a few races, as he has requested some time to contemplate his future in Formula 1.