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Alonso in "good position to negotiate" in F1 driver market
Fernando Alonso joined Aston Martin for the 2023 season, but his contract expires at the end of this current season. Despite ample opportunities, he has not publicly declared his commitment to the team. Speculation suggests he may be a frontrunner for a Mercedes seat to replace Hamilton when he moves to Ferrari, possibly competing with up-and-coming talent Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Alonso mentioned being in a good negotiating position for 2025 but intends to focus on the early races of the new campaign before deciding his future. He aims to manage his travel schedule efficiently to maintain high energy throughout the longest-ever Formula 1 season. Alonso expressed surprise at the early start of the driver market ‘silly season’ and expects more announcements in the near future.
