The Mexican Grand Prix offered plenty of gaming opportunities both on and off the track. After the race where the local idol competed Sergio Perez He initially retired due to an accident and Fernando Alonso A ‘crazy’ rumor, chaining its second consecutive abandonment, spread like wildfire in the meadow of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez: Fernando Alonso He could leave Aston Martin and replace Checo at Red Bull next season.
Well-informed people in the paddock are beginning to lend some credibility to a move that will undoubtedly cause a real earthquake in Formula 1 and, above all, have a huge impact in the media. Alonso has a contract with Aston Martin for 2024 and the same thing Perez In Red Bull. But the Mexican driver’s days with the energy drink team appear to be numbered, especially with team advisor Helmut Marko saying he is giving him a few more races before deciding on Qatar and Checo not living up to expectations despite Austin finishing fourth.
Speculations that come from afar but have taken shape in recent days talk about a seat change: Sergio Pérez would replace Alonso and return to the place that had already been his home for six years, first under the name Force India and then Racing Point. . And to all this we must add another rumor that suggests: Lawrence Stroll is considering selling the team anyone lose weight with it.
Staying in Verstappen’s shadow comes at a high price. Sainz, Kvyat, Gasly or Albon and now Checo know this very well. However, bringing together two talents from two generations like Max and Alonso in the same box would undoubtedly be a real ‘bomb’. The names of Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris, whom Marko likes, were also put forward as names that could replace Pérez. And a swap for Daniel Ricciardo at Alpha Tauri is more likely. Unlike Checo, the Australian player had a productive weekend in Mexico and gave 6 points to his team, which rose from last place to eighth place in the championship.
Verstappen has always expressed his admiration for AlonsoEven away from the tracks, he shares a lot in common: “Fernando is my favourite. I also get along very well with Lando, but I have a lot of respect for Fernando. He is 42 years old, he shows ruthless dedication.” Max said the following after his sensational fight with the Spaniard in Monaco this year: Marko, who fueled the rumors, went so far as to say today, “The only person who can beat Max Verstappen is Fernando Alonso.”
Alonso stated that he knocked on Red Bull’s door several times in 2018, when he was a McLaren pilot: “I had two offers from Red Bull in 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 and this year (2018), one in Monaco and the other in August.” said. Who knows if there has been an offer since then? Milton Keynes.
It’s not all positive rumors. DAZN analyst Albert Fabrega He stunned Alonso’s fans yesterday with a cryptic message from Mexico.
Many commented that Fábrega, always well-informed, agreed with the trade rumor. Perez-Alonso He raced for Red Bull and Aston Martin, but many assumed this actually indicated Fernando’s imminent retirement. A second message today caused even more concern.
At this point, it is clear that any rumor should be considered just a rumor. ‘Science fiction’, It is true that the anticipation of events confirming or refuting all the theories put forward as a result of a race in Mexico was a real ‘coup’ for Alonso and Aston Martin.