Formula E to make Alonso offer
Formula E to make Alonso offer
Fernando Alonso may have to consider a future offer from Formula E, with the all-electric series' CEO Alejandro Agag determined to seal the two-time world champion's signature. Although Alonso is expected to join IndyCar when he leaves Formula 1 at the end of 2018, he has recently hinted that NASCAR could also be of interest.
Formula E has been awash with former F1 drivers since it was launched, but Alonso's arrival would be monumental as the series continues to grow in popularity.
With a tilt at the Indianapolis 500 to secure the 'Triple Crown' likely to be at the forefront of his mind next year, Agag hopes an entirely new challenge will be of interest afterwards.
"I've been speaking with Fernando," Agag told the South China Morning Post. "Actually, I was with him in Monza. I think he's going to America this season, but definitely for the season after we are going after him.
"I speak with Fernando a lot, he likes Formula E a lot. He's very car-focused, Fernando.
"He's very curious about the new car that we are starting in season five. He wants to know more about that car and he think it looks very cool. Fernando is all about the car."
Alonso's former Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa will race in Formula E during its fifth season, which begins later this year, and Agag is confident that the series is only going to continue growing.
"Massa is a great driver, he's a great friend, he's a really cool personality, and he has a big following all around the world," Agag said.
"For him to drive in Formula E, it's great for the championship. We have a great line-up of drivers, second only to Formula 1. Apart from that we are probably the best in the world.
"More drivers are doing fully Formula E, because of the growth - there are bigger budgets to pay the salaries so the drivers are exclusive. Formula E is becoming the priority."
Change your timezone:
Latest News
F1 boss holds talks with Prime Minister about potential new race
- 17 minutes ago
Big name driver 'very angry internally' after controversial battle
- 1 hour ago
Horner Red Bull saga set to reignite with FIA 'evidence' hearing
- 2 hours ago
F1 set for talks over RADICAL change to points rules
- 2 hours ago
F1 News Today: 'Game over' for Perez as Red Bull chief claims rivals 'pressuring' star into contract
- Today 06:27
Cullen sends out new relationship love as F1 team punished for GP injury – GPFans F1 Recap
- Yesterday 23:57
F1 Standings
Drivers
- Oliver Bearman
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2024
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Australia 2024
- MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Japan 2024
- Grand Prix of China 2024
- Miami Grand Prix 2024
- Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2024
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2024
- Grand Prix du Canada 2024
- Gran Premio de España 2024
- Grand Prix of Austria 2024
- Grand Prix of Great Britain 2024
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2024
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2024
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Italy 2024
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2024
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2024
- Grand Prix of the United States 2024
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024
- Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
- Qatar Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media
Innovatieweg 20C7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860