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Could Fernando Alonso be on the way to Red Bull for next season?
Former F1 race winner Ralf Schumacher has suggested that Red Bull is considering Fernando Alonso for a race seat next season. Alonso, a two-time world champion currently with Aston Martin, has impressed with six podium finishes in the first eight races of the season. However, he has not won a race in over a decade and is weighing his options for the future in F1. Mercedes has a vacant seat following Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, while Sergio Perez’s position at Red Bull is uncertain. Schumacher believes there are strong intentions to bring Alonso to Red Bull if Max Verstappen departs, as Alonso is eager to compete in a competitive car. The former driver highlighted Alonso’s impressive performance at the Australian Grand Prix and stated that he believes Alonso would be a good fit for Red Bull.