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Is Mercedes really an upgrade on Aston Martin? That’s just part of Fernando Alonso’s complex 2025 dilemma as his comments at the Japanese Grand Prix reveal…
Fernando Alonso, after his impressive performance in the Japanese Grand Prix, suggested that a move to Mercedes may not be appealing to him. He also questioned whether staying at Aston Martin would be an enticing option. Despite being a prominent figure in the F1 2025 driver market, Alonso is not the top choice for any available seats except his current one. Red Bull has one seat open due to Sergio Perez’s contract ending and considers Carlos Sainz and potential candidate. Mercedes is looking at Formula 2 driver Kimi Antonelli to possibly replace Lewis Hamilton, with Alonso being considered as a backup option. Alonso expressed that being a short-term option for Mercedes is not attractive for him. Alonso performed well in Japan, feeling satisfied with Aston Martin’s performance, which he considers the fifth-best team at the moment.
