Alonso and his warning: “I won’t do it again”

Fernando Alonso You already know what the movie is about. The Asturian driver starts a season for the 21st time Formula 1 next weekend and for weeks he will be clear what the tone will be every time he takes the microphone to sit in front of the press or watch television.

Since hamilton announced his departure to Ferrari from 2025the name of the Asturian does not stop ringing, with former drivers and international media indicating that the two-time Spanish world champion should be considered one of the best options to replace the Englishman in Mercedes starting next year to capture the most desirable free midfielder currently on the market, just below the one who can be free in Red Bull yes ‘Czech’ is not renewing and they have not decided to move on Ricciardo. A few weeks ago, at the presentation of the new Aston Martin, Alonso He smiled upon receiving the first question directed in that direction.

“I think the question is the first months of the year…”, he said with a laugh during a press conference where he explained in a long, slow and detailed manner his intentions and the process he must follow to decide what he will do next year. He repeated the speech up to three times, each time adding more details and nuances.

The process you want to follow to decide

He is clear: in the first races he first wants to reflect if he wants to continue committing to F1understand that for him, the only way to continue is to give his all for the team he is in, and that means putting aside other things in his life. You have to think about whether it’s still worth it or if it’s time to enjoy other areas or aspects of life. that you also want to discover.

In that sense, he assured that he will make a decision “in the first races” and for now his course is not clear, “50-50%.” If he decides to continue, his next stop will be to sit in the Aston Martin first, which is his “priority.” AND If he doesn’t come to an agreement with his current team, he will listen to other teams.

But at the same time, he sent clear messages: “I’m the only available world champion, a fast world champion,” from where it is pure that he allows himself to be loved and that Vettel, a name also mentioned for Mercedes, is not a competitive option or dedicated to the goal of finding success.

“I said it and I won’t say it again every weekend”

Because of that, Fernando Alonsowhen he was asked again about the rumors about the future and his position in Bahrain F1 Test this week is clear and strong: “I’ve said it before and I won’t repeat it every weekend, because next week the question will be the same and I’ll be consistent with the answer”. He has spoken and now it is time to focus on his performance in his new car in the first race of the year, already in a period of reflection on his future.

“Hopefully I’ll be in the fastest car in 2025”

Despite this, Fernando will continue to be asked about the same thing. He knows. And indeed, on ‘Canal + France’ they asked him the same question again a day later. Where will it be in 2025? “It has not been decided yet, I know that my position is interesting and I will wait for a few races, also see how I am and how I see a very long year. I hope to be the fastest car in 2025”he expressed with a final mischievous smile, in turn sending another clear message for whoever wants to pick it up: “I feel good, physically and mentally better than ever.”