The F1 Silly Season Heats Up: Alonso on the Move?
Racing aficionado, hear this! Fernando Alonso, with his contract expiring at season's end, could shake up the driver market. But the real buzz? Max Verstappen's ties with Red Bull. They're solid until 2028, albeit with a hint of family drama between Dad Jos and team boss Christian Horner.
"No way. If Max leaves Red Bull, maybe it has an effect, but I see no chance of that," Alonso quipped to the press at Suzuka Circuit. The two-time F1 champ wants to focus on himself, with a decision about his racing future expected by summer.
Mercedes Eyes Verstappen - Alonso, Sainz Jr., Antonelli on Radar
With Lewis Hamilton dialing in his last laps for Mercedes and prepping to don Ferrari's scarlet, team principal Toto Wolff is listing potentials, topped by Verstappen. Wolff name-drops Alonso, Carlos Sainz Jr., and F2 prodigy Kimi Antonelli as other Mercedes-backed options.
Max Verstappen, snug in his Red Bull cockpit, brushed off any transfer talks: "I'm super happy where I am." Case closed? For now, F1's jigsaw is still piecing itself together. Stay tuned for more throttle-thrilling updates!
Is Fernando Alonso Eyeing Red Bull? Think Again!
F1's Fernando Alonso might be hunting for a new seat, but his gaze isn’t locking on Verstappen’s Red Bull ride. Despite some shaky ground between Max's dad, Jos, and Red Bull's chief Christian Horner, Alonso squashes any rumors saying, "No shot Max is leaving." Speaking to the press at Suzuka, the Spanish champ is cool as a cucumber, focusing on his own race game and pondering his future before summer hits.
Toto's Top Picks: Who Could Fill Hamilton's Shoes?
Over at Mercedes, Toto Wolff has a decision on his hands with Lewis Hamilton jumping ship for Ferrari at the end of the year. Who's at the top of Wolff's wishlist if Verstappen was in the market? You guessed it—Max. But don’t count out Alonso, Carlos Sainz, or F2 hotshot Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes-backed young gun.
Verstappen Stands Firm at Red Bull
At a press briefing, Verstappen made it crystal clear—he's super stoked at Red Bull and isn’t eyeing a move. So, fans, let's not brew up a storm where there's none. Keep your eyes peeled on Statbet for more lightning-fast updates, and remember, we bring you the inside line—straight from the track!
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