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Aston Martin’s Pedro de la Rosa has poked fun at rumours about Fernando Alonso returning to Alpine.
Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa dismissed rumours about Fernando Alonso returning to Alpine for the 2026 F1 season, despite Alonso’s visits to the team during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, sparking speculations.
Alonso achieved his two world titles with Alpine (formerly Renault) in 2005 and 2006, and had two additional stints with the team in 2008-2009 and 2021-2022.
The 43-year-old Spaniard is currently under contract with Aston Martin until the end of 2026 and maintains a close relationship with Alpine’s team boss, Flavio Briatore.
Alonso’s visits to Alpine during the race weekend were to have lunch with his parents, who were in Montreal for the event, sparking further rumors about a potential return.
Aston Martin CEO and team principal, Andy Cowell, played down the speculations and affirmed Alonso’s commitment to the team.
