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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has been pictured with former Benetton and Renault boss Flavio Briatore, fuelling rumours of a move for Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso.
Lewis Hamilton shocked the Formula 1 world by announcing his move to Ferrari for the upcoming season, ending his long-standing partnership with Mercedes. There is speculation that Fernando Alonso could be a strong contender to replace Hamilton at Mercedes, although Alonso himself has played down any talks with the team. However, a recent Instagram post by Alonso’s manager, Flavio Briatore, shows him sharing a drink with Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes. It is unclear whether this was the start of negotiations or simply a friendly conversation. To view the photo mentioned, please change your cookie preferences or disable browser extensions.
