The oldest Formula One driver on the grid Fernando Alonso has extended his stay with Aston Martin despite Red Bull and Mercedes rumours.
Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso claims ‘his love for Aston Martin never changed’ after extending his contract with the team.was leaving Mercedes, Alonso was tipped to replace him. At the time, the Spaniard was in his last season with Aston Martin and he declared himself a free agent.
With Mercedes regressing this season, Fernando Alonso told the media after the Japanese Grand Prix that a move to the German team was not ideal as they were slower than Aston Martin. With Red Bull likely to keep Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen, the former Renault driver might have had not option.“I think it didn’t change much from when we spoke in February at the car launch.
Alonso had a great debut season with Aston Martin last year, securing eight podiums and finishing fourth in the driver’s standings.
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