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Flavio Briatore, Fernando Alonso’s manager, was intriguingly spotted holding a meeting with Christian Horner in the F1 Qatar Grand Prix paddock.
Former Renault F1 boss had a “long conversation” with Red Bull team principal Horner during the Qatar weekend, but it is reportedly not about signing Alonso to replace Perez next season. Perez’s performance has come under scrutiny, as he has struggled to match Verstappen’s success. There have been rumors that Perez must secure second place in the championship to keep his seat, but Red Bull denies giving him an ultimatum. Perez has laughed off reports of his retirement and confirmed he has a contract for next year. While the idea of an Alonso-Verstappen driver line-up is intriguing, it seems unlikely at the moment.
Source: Crash
