Fernando Alonso would be in negotiations to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull before signing a new contract with Aston Martin. The current Formula 1 season will see many drivers’ contracts expire, creating uncertainty regarding the future line-up of teams. The possible transfer of Alonso to Red Bull was a topic of speculation, but it seems the team was not in favor of this decision. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko believed that having Alonso as Max Verstappen’s teammate would not result in harmonious operations within the team. Marko emphasized the importance of finding a teammate who could work in harmony with the three-time world champion.
Now, Alonso has secured a multi-year contract with Aston Martin, leaving the second seat at Red Bull still unconfirmed. This has led other competitors to consider the opportunity to join the team. Although rumors of Alonso joining Red Bull have been dismissed, there are still speculations around another Spanish driver. Placing Fernando Alonso alongside Max Verstappen would bring together two world champions, but Marko believes that this dynamic would not be viable for the Red Bull team. He highlighted the generational difference between their respective world championships and the potential setbacks caused by their different working dynamics. Verstappen’s interest in sim racing, regardless of race weekend, is something that Alonso does not share.
Despite these differences, Helmut Marko expressed his admiration for both drivers’ driving styles and personalities. The octogenarian is eager to find a driver who can serve as the ideal teammate for Max Verstappen in the near future.
