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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has revealed that talks were held with Fernando Alonso over a potential drive in 2025 before his Formula 1 renewal with Aston Martin. Aston Martin announced last month that Alonso has signed a multi-term contract extension to remain with the Silverstone-based squad through the 2026 rules reset. However, the Spaniard […]
Aston Martin recently announced that Fernando Alonso has signed a multi-term contract extension with the team until 2026. Prior to this commitment, Alonso had engaged in discussions with other Formula 1 teams, although he did not disclose which teams were involved. Helmut Marko, from Red Bull Racing, confirmed having conversations with Alonso, but ultimately decided against signing him to avoid potential conflicts with Max Verstappen. Marko emphasized the importance of maintaining a harmonious team environment and acknowledged the generation gap between Alonso and Verstappen. Despite his age and lack of recent race wins, Marko praised Alonso for his continued strong performances in Formula 1. Alonso has previously rejected an offer from Red Bull due to doubts about the team’s ability to produce championship-winning cars.
