Alonso drops cryptic hint about future amid Mercedes links

Fernando Alonso has said that he is an ‘attractive’ option to other F1 teams if he cannot strike a new deal with Aston Martin.

It comes after the Spaniard being heavily linked with a move to Mercedes, following Lewis Hamilton’s departure for Ferrari in 2025.

Mercedes are said to be looking at a whole host of drivers to partner George Russell next year, with displaced Carlos Sainz being mentioned, as well as exciting young talent Andrea Kimi Antonelli and four-time champion Sebastian Vettel.

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Alonso is out of contract with Aston Martin at the end of the season and comes of the back of a brilliant first season with the Silverstone-based team, finishing fourth in the standings with eight podiums.

Alonso addresses Mercedes links

While the 42-year-old has insisted that his current priority is Aston Martin as he looks to grab the team their first win in F1, the two-time champion has said that he is an ‘attractive’ option for other teams.

Speaking about the links to Mercedes before the launch of the AMR24, Alonso said: “On a move to Mercedes, there’s been nothing at all. I know the driver market has started earlier this year, but it will not affect me in terms of preparing for the season.

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“If I want to keep racing beyond this year, the first and only talk at the beginning will be Aston Martin. I trust this project and that will be my first priority.

“But if we cannot reach an agreement, I know I’m attractive to other teams. I will not stay in F1 just to have fun. I am not that kind of person and not that kind of driver. Let’s see what the options are.”

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