Red Bull’s “big intention” to sign Fernando Alonso rumoured | F1

Fernando Alonso has emerged as a number one contender to hitch Purple Bull if Max Verstappen leaves for Mercedes, in line with Ralf Schumacher. 

F1 ‘foolish season’ is in full swing with Purple Bull’s driver pairing for 2025 a scorching subject.

Verstappen’s contract with Purple Bull runs out on the finish of 2028, nevertheless, as a result of ongoing inner friction amid the Christian Horner saga, he might be tempted to go away the group.

Purple Bull even have a call to make about Sergio Perez, whose contract runs out on the finish of the yr.

They may wish to react to Ferrari’s choice to signal Lewis Hamilton alongside Charles Leclerc – giving the Italian an all-star pairing.

Purple Bull might be tempted to do the identical with Alonso talked about, in addition to Carlos Sainz, who was praised by Horner after the Ferrari driver’s win in Australia.

Schumacher has revealed the newest “rumours” counsel that Alonso to Purple Bull is a critical chance – one thing Horner is eager on.

“Not solely Max, but additionally the group is considering an alternate, and there are actually fully new rumours,” Schumacher famous to Sky Germany.

“Christian Horner has all the time been a really, very large fan of Fernando Alonso. Apparently there are large intentions within the background, to carry Alonso into the cockpit subsequent yr to have one other robust driver if Max Verstappen leaves the group.”

At 42, Alonso is within the ultimate years of his F1 profession, eyeing that ultimate victory or maybe world little.

Schumacher feels that Alonso could be an excellent match at Purple Bull as a result of he would be capable of win instantly.

“If Fernando Alonso have been to get Purple Bull on the finish of his profession – the automobile with which he can win – Fernando Alonso clearly desires that,” he added. 

“And also you noticed what Alonso did once more on the weekend: how briskly he was was how he prevented George Russell from overtaking him. I believe he is aware of what he desires and he would slot in nicely. […] And naturally it’s important to say: right this moment you want skilled folks, it’s important to win can from the outset.

“Particularly at Purple Bull that is one thing very, crucial and I believe Fernando Alonso could be an excellent different.”