F1 Rumour: Red Bull Has "Big Intentions" To Sign Fernando Alonso For 2025 - Insider

Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher claims that Christian Horner has "big intentions" to sign Fernando Alonso to Red Bull for the 2025 season.

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Former F1 driver and Sky Sports F1 pundit Ralf Schumacher has disclosed that Red Bull is seriously considering bringing Fernando Alonso on board for the 2025 season. This revelation comes amid the ongoing uncertainties surrounding Max Verstappen's future with the team as well as Sergio Perez's expiring contract at the end of 2024.

Key Takeaways:

• Red Bull is reportedly setting its sights on Fernando Alonso as a potential new team member for the 2025 season, as disclosed by Ralf Schumacher.
• The move is speculated amidst the unresolved future of Max Verstappen with Red Bull and the internal dynamics within the team.
• Alonso's proven track record and recent performances suggest he could be a strong addition to Red Bull, enhancing their competitiveness.

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Ralf Schumacher has disclosed Red Bull Racing's apparent strategy shift, pointing towards their interest in securing Fernando Alonso for the 2025 season. This news comes against the backdrop of Max Verstappen's uncertain future with the team, despite his trio of consecutive World Championships, and Sergio Perez's expiring contract at the end of 2024. Adding complexity to the situation is the unresolved controversy surrounding team principal Christian Horner and alleged internal power struggles, though Red Bull has denied such issues.

Fernando Alonso's current contract with Aston Martin is set to expire at the end of the current season, leaving the Spanish driver open for 2025. The two-time champion has previously stated that his priority will be to sign with his current team if he decides to continue racing.

Schumacher, in his commentary to Sky Deutschland, revealed:

“Not only Max, but also the team is thinking about an alternative, and there are now completely new rumours.

“Christian Horner has always been a very, very big fan of Fernando Alonso.

“Apparently there are big intentions in the background to bring Fernando Alonso into the cockpit next year to have another strong driver if Max Verstappen leaves the team.”

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Schumacher's assessment of Alonso's suitability for Red Bull was unequivocal. He stated:

“If Fernando Alonso were to get to Red Bull at the end of his career, and in a car with which he can win, Alonso would obviously want that.

“And you saw what Alonso did again at the weekend, how fast he was, how he prevented George Russell from overtaking him, I think he knows what he wants and he would fit in well."

Schumacher further articulated the importance of experience in F1, suggesting:

“And of course, you have to say today you need experienced people, you have to win from the outset. Especially at Red Bull, this is something very, very important and I think Fernando Alonso would be a good alternative.”

Lewis Hamilton's signing with Ferrari for 2025 kicked off the 2024 'silly season' speculation early. Adding to the intrigue are the host of young drivers ready to make their way into Formula One as well as thirteen other drivers on the current grid with expiring contracts this year.