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Fernando Alonso believes that he is in a “good position to negotiate” where he ends up in Formula 1 in
Last term, Alonso traded Alpine for Aston Martin and excelled as the Silverstone-based squad became a consistent podium contender. With his contract ending in 2024, Alonso is being considered as a replacement for Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton. Despite showing commitment to Aston Martin, Alonso hinted at being the top F1 champion available on the driver market. Amid pre-season testing, Alonso indicated he was in a strong position to decide his future but remained focused on the upcoming races. His winter training delayed his awareness of the Hamilton news, which he found surprising. Alonso agreed with Max Verstappen’s view that early announcements were prompted by rumors, recognizing heightened speculation around Mercedes and Ferrari. While George Russell has received inquiries from drivers regarding partnering at Mercedes, Alonso has not been among them and remained noncommittal about a potential move to the German team. Alonso emphasized his intentions during the car launch, expressing consistency in his responses to questions about his future ventures.
