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Alonso: Aston Martin first option on F1 future amid Mercedes links
After Lewis Hamilton’s unexpected move to Ferrari, the F1 driver market has been shaken up, leading to speculation about Fernando Alonso’s future. While the Spaniard prioritizes Aston Martin, he needs to decide if he wants to continue in F1 beyond 2025. Alonso values his partnership with Aston Martin and wants to explore every possibility to race for them. However, at 43, he needs to carefully consider if he wants to commit long term and perhaps explore other forms of motorsport. If an agreement with Aston Martin cannot be reached, Alonso acknowledges that other teams might be interested in his services due to his performance and experience. In terms of age, Alonso believes he still has a few more years in him physically, but the limiting factor is his willingness to handle the workload required to compete at the highest level.
