We are solely three races into this Components 1 season, however rumors are already flying across the paddock. The departure of Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes and the ‘Horner case’ have opened the market and, proper now, it isn’t in any respect clear what might occur for subsequent 12 months.
It has been reported that Max Verstappen might go away Crimson Bull, that Mercedes might need to signal the Dutchman or Fernando Alonso, amongst many different rumors.
What is obvious is that one of the adopted drivers by the entire groups forward of 2025 is Fernando Alonso, along with his contract with Aston Martin up for renewal with none clear indication over whether or not will probably be prolonged.
The Asturian has repeatedly mentioned that he doesn’t need to take into consideration the long run, however studies from Germany level out that one of the coveted seats on the grid might open up – that of Crimson Bull.
Plainly the state of affairs throughout the vitality drinks model is calming down and that Max Verstappen will keep. That would maintain two-time world champion Alonso away from racing in that workforce.
However Auto Motor und Sport declare that Flavio Briatore believes that Alonso can nonetheless signal for Crimson Bull.
“Briatore, apparently now sees a higher alternative in Crimson Bull and in his good friend Horner, he finds somebody keen on reaching an settlement with Alonso,” the German media outlet states.
Crimson Bull might have a ‘tremendous workforce’
In line with their data, even when Verstappen stays, there are various choices for the Spaniard to share a workforce with the present F1 champion, with Checo Perez ending his contract on the finish of the 12 months.
The report provides: “He can simply make a proposal to Alonso as a result of Perez’s contract expires on the finish of the 12 months. If Max Verstappen stays, will probably be a ‘tremendous workforce’. If not, Perez can keep and be Alonso’s teammate.”
The identical outlet has discovered that the assembly between Christian Horner and Crimson Bull bosses in Dubai has strengthened Horner’s place and that he’s now “stronger than ever”. The pinnacle of the vitality drink model absolutely helps the plans of workforce boss Horner, who allegedly needs to take over on the very high of the motorsport empire.
