As Lewis Hamilton prepares to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari in 2025, the German team is on the hunt for a new driver. Meanwhile, Sergio Pérez is expected to depart from Red Bull, creating another vacancy on the grid.
Seizing the opportunity, Fernando Alonso has expressed his interest in joining either of the two teams.
Alonso’s Advantageous Position for Negotiations
The transfer market has caught Alonso by surprise, with movements happening earlier than anticipated. The Spanish driver acknowledges the pressure on top teams like Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari to announce their drivers ahead of others.
With Mercedes and Red Bull both having a spot to fill, Alonso believes he is in a strong position to negotiate.
“Certainly, after Hamilton’s announcement, there will be more movements. In my case, it’s very interesting because I think I have a good position for negotiation“
Alonso explained in a statement reported by NextGen-Auto
Alonso’s Plans for the Upcoming Season
Despite the exciting prospects, Alonso wants to focus on the start of the new season before making any decisions. He plans to participate in the first two races without overthinking and assess his ability to handle the longest season in Formula One history, featuring 24 races.
“I want to see myself in a new season, how I’m going to handle that. I want to change a bit the travel program and things to be really efficient this year and arrive with much more energy at the end of the year”
Fernando Alonso
A New Chapter for Alonso?
With the impending departures of Hamilton and Pérez, the 2025 season is set to bring significant changes to the world of Formula One.
Interesting to note that only Ricciardo seems to be in the race for Perez seat after the huge favorite, Lando Norris resigned with McLaren.
As top teams scramble to find suitable replacements, Alonso is poised to take advantage of the situation. Only time will tell if the Spanish driver will secure a spot in either Mercedes or Red Bull.
