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Could Alonso leave F1 at the end of the season? A decision is expected to be made soon…
Fernando Alonso will decide about his F1 future in the coming weeks, possibly considering a move to Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton. Aston Martin’s Mike Krack stated that Alonso’s decision will be made soon to allow the team to plan accordingly. Alonso impressively qualified 4th in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, behind only the Red Bull and Ferrari drivers. However, in the first race in Bahrain, Aston Martin struggled with race pace issues, prompting changes to be made. Alonso noted the team is faster on new tires than during long runs, and adjustments have been made to address this challenge. Download the 2024 F1 calendar to stay updated on all the racing action.