The resurgent Fernando Alonso is enjoying his life in the premier class. Most would discount a 38-year-old to race in F1 again after leaving the sport, which Alonso did in 2018. However, the Spaniard shocked the world with his return to the sport at 40, with Alpine. Now, heading to Aston Martin at 41, Alonso might already be planning his future beyond his new team.
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Alonso has showcased time and again that the two-time world champion still has what it takes to survive in the premier class. Not just survive, the Spaniard is showcasing blistering speed for Alpine.
This is exactly what earned the two-time world champion a move to Aston Martin. The move surprised many just one year after his reintroduction to F1 with Alpine. Aston Martin cashed in on Alonso’s form and everlasting youth to get their team higher on the field.
However, even before Alonso sets foot in his new garage, the Spaniard might already be cooking something up for his future. Or so we think, especially after a photo of him sitting with Red Bull bosses emerged on the internet.
Alonso was photographed sitting with Christian Horner and Dr. Helmut Marko before the Brazil GP sprint qualifying session.
This photo is making waves on the internet as fans are making their predictions and assumptions about the photo.
Fernando Alonso is going viral as he was captured sitting with the Red Bull bosses
Fans are speculating what they could be about based solely on the photo circulating on the internet.
Alonso with Horner and Helmut Marko before quali today.#BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/MBCegWRgmg
— tami. (@Vetteleclerc) November 11, 2022
Opa 👀😜 pic.twitter.com/QQSMZyxXUf
— Red Bull Racing Brasil 🇦🇹🇧🇷 (@BRredbullracing) November 11, 2022
Some fans were suggesting that this is the next step in El Plan. Could be a possibility as Alonso is definitely showcasing enough speed, as well. Just imagine the Spaniard partnering with Max Verstappen.
Literally the legion of doom duhn duhn DUUUHNNNN https://t.co/Nv8FLxFNmD
— aidee⁷ (@cowboyjinnie) November 12, 2022
the next step of el plan pic.twitter.com/de0qtzPYtK
— conni (@VERCAPLESS) November 11, 2022
Look at how #FernandoAlonso is driving this year. Is it any wonder @redbullracing are talking to him 😆?
— Duncan (@F1_God_Fan) November 11, 2022
@redbullracing discussing #ELPlan with @alo_oficial @Max33Verstappen teammate 2024?#LeMans24 ?#BrazilGP #Verstappen pic.twitter.com/rKjma7PSuH
— Marc433 (@433_marc) November 12, 2022
Some fans are already drawing conclusions about the 2024 season with 24-hour LeMans also entering the conversation.
A Hamilton fan's nightmare
— dystainak (@dystainak) November 11, 2022
Alonso to Red Bull confirmed. pic.twitter.com/sBo3NXYAve
— Marc (@Marcveger) November 11, 2022
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Please F1 gods, make this happen. Max and Fernando would be the dream, lol.
— Damsel (@Distress1013) November 11, 2022
Aston right now pic.twitter.com/GK6JM2TJy0
— Khalid (@pixeletory) November 12, 2022
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Say what you will, this is an intriguing picture to emerge out of the paddock. Although, one must wonder, what were they talking about? Surely a question for Alonso in the next round of interviews.