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Fernando Alonso believes that there is “zero chance” that Max Verstappen will not be at Red Bull in the 2025
Verstappen and Red Bull have been a successful team in the 2022 F1 season with three wins in the first four races, despite rumors of Verstappen leaving the team due to issues surrounding Red Bull boss Christian Horner. Max’s father, Jos, expressed concerns about Horner potentially causing discord within the team. Verstappen has made it clear that he wants Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko to stay. Toto Wolff of Mercedes considers Verstappen his top choice to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes if he were to leave for Ferrari. Fernando Alonso, previously considered as a possible replacement for Verstappen at Red Bull, has extended his contract with Aston Martin until 2026. Alonso is happy with Aston Martin’s development plans for the future, aiming for a more competitive car.
