F1 News: Fernando Alonso "Looking For Best Option" After Talks Of Retirement

The Spaniard's Aston Martin contract expires toward the end of 2024.

Former Formula 1 team boss Flavio Briatore, who assisted Fernando Alonso in his transition to the Aston Martin team, revealed that the best option is being explored for his future after his resurgence with the current team that offered him a competitive car. 

Key Takeaways:

• Flavio Briatore, who assisted Fernando Alonso's transition to Aston Martin, revealed that they are exploring the best option for Alonso's future, amidst speculation about his retirement from Formula 1.
• Alonso, after expressing the need to evaluate his priorities due to the demanding 24-race season, remains focused on making a personal commitment before considering his next move in the sport, despite rumors linking him to seats at Red Bull and Mercedes.
• Briatore's comments hint at various possibilities for Alonso, including staying in F1, exploring other motorsport avenues like Le Mans, or even retirement, leaving the nature of the "best option" uncertain.

The statement from Briatore comes after rumors of the current season being Alonso's last in Formula 1. The 42-year-old driver recently revealed that the 24-race season this year has pushed him to evaluate his priorities in life. He further added that he needs to feel fully motivated and able to dedicate himself to another demanding year on the grid.

Despite speculation linking him to seats at Red Bull and Mercedes, especially after Lewis Hamilton's announcement of his Ferrari move, Alonso's primary focus is on making the right personal decision before considering which team to pursue. Speaking to Sky Sports F1 in Saudi Arabia, he stated:

"First I need to make a personal commitment with myself to dedicate myself to dedicate a few more years. If I am willing to sacrifice again other things in life once I make the decision with myself then I try to see what is the best possibility out there.

"At the moment, we're not in that stage yet."

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Alonso's former boss at Renault, Briatore, who was instrumental during Alonso's championship-winning years in 2005 and 2006, has hinted at the existence of several possibilities for Alonso's future endeavors. When asked about his future, Briatore told Mundo Deportivo, he said:

"We are looking for the best option for Fernando in 2025"

However, The nature of the "best option" remains uncertain, whether it involves finding a suitable Formula 1 team for Alonso, exploring other motorsport avenues like Le Mans, or even considering retirement as a viable possibility.

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