P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Aston Martin driver could be a key figure in the 2025 driver market.
Fernando Alonso’s response to potential links to signing with Mercedes after the Japanese Grand Prix was cryptic, as he labeled it as one of “his best” weekends. He qualified fifth and finished sixth in Suzuka, outperforming both Mercedes drivers and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. Despite being considered as a short-term replacement for Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025, Alonso expressed uncertainty about it being “attractive” after finishing ahead of Hamilton and George Russell. He mentioned to Sky Sports F1 that being 44 seconds behind the leader did not make the prospect feel enticing. Alonso stated that Mercedes being behind in the standings also made the opportunity less attractive to him. In terms of his recent race, Alonso deemed it as one of his best weekends ever in F1, emphasizing the need for Aston Martin to enhance their performances and improve their pace.
