Fernando Alonso is rumored to be considering a return to Alpine, his former team, as Aston Martin continues to struggle in Formula 1. While Alonso had previously expressed his intention to end his career with Aston Martin, speculation at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix suggests a possible switch back to Alpine.
Alonso, who turns 45 in July, has had three previous stints with the Enstone-based team. His most successful period was when he won back-to-back drivers’ championships in 2005 and 2006 with Renault. Recent spells between 2008-2009 and 2021-2022 were less fruitful.
Reports suggest that Alonso could make a final bid for success with Alpine, with speculation growing that team boss Flavio Briatore, who is also Alonso’s manager, is open to welcoming him back. Should Briatore extend the invitation, Alonso would likely consider the opportunity.
However, such a move would entail ending Alonso’s long-standing agreement with Aston Martin. Despite nearing the end of his racing career, Alonso is believed to have a deal in place that would transition him into an ambassadorial role with the team post-retirement, ensuring his continued involvement in F1 for years to come.
While Aston Martin had high hopes for the current season, their performance has been disappointing. The team’s partnership with Honda has had a rocky start, leading to setbacks on the track. In contrast, Alpine has shown improvement this year, currently ranking as the top midfield team with Mercedes engines.
Alonso recently secured Alpine’s first point of the season in Monaco, benefiting from a penalty to Sergio Perez. As Alonso enjoys competing at his home circuit in Barcelona, he hinted that this could be his final F1 race at Montmelo, expressing gratitude to fans and contemplating his future in the sport.
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