Fernando Alonso Claims to Be on Red Bull’s “List” if Max Verstappen Goes to Mercedes

With the number of big transfers that are to happen and are rumored to happen just as the season starts, it feels like the 2025 silly season is already underway. Max Verstappen is rumored to move to Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton, who is replacing Carlos Sainz Jr. at Ferrari. Sounds complicated? Not really. Not yet, at least.

The rumor mill around the driver transfers is in full swing as Aston Martin ace Fernando Alonso has teased a move to Red Bull with his latest comments. The Spaniard was spotted at the Saudi Arabia track and in a media announcement, Marca reported him saying, “There have been many rumors in the last two or three months, it is difficult to believe all of them,” as he addressed the rumors of Verstappen leaving Red Bull.

But when asked about him being a choice in Red Bull’s eyes, he said, “I do believe that I am on the list, because I do not have any contract at the moment. It is better to be on that list than on others.” With the tensions rising at the Red Bull pit, there is a possibility of Verstappen leaving. And that’s where Fernando Alonso comes in.

The 42-year-old driver is a powerful force in the Formula 1 community with two world championships under his belt. Known as a villain in the community for his aggressive driving and powerful presence, he is a worthy foe to any world champion contenders. Given the right car, Alonso has the drive in him to bring home another championship at such a late stage of his career. As seen during the Bahrain GP, the Asturian made his way into the second position before dropping to P9 by the end of the race.

But while Fernando Alonso has spoken about being on Red Bull’s list, he has also mentioned his retirement.

Will 2024 be Fernando Alonso’s last season?

Fernando Alonso is currently the oldest driver on the grid. Being 42 and still driving is a feat on its own, but the driver has broken his silence on his plans for 2024. This year, according to Alonso, will be a test for himself as he gauges his performance. Currently, the Asturian is racing because he is still motivated to bring home more world championships. Alonso said about his future in F1, “First of all, I need to see if I want to continue racing. If I commit it is because I really believe that there is a possibility to win the races.”

Aston Martin has been a great team for Alonso as he has managed to display his prowess on the tracks in 2023. Although didn’t win a single race because of Red Bull’s dominance, he made it to the podium 8 times and came 4th in the Drivers World Championship. This high placement was seen from the 42-year-old after almost a decade. One thing is clear: Fernando Alonso is still highly competitive and has the drive in him to score points and get on the podium.

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That being said, do you think Max Verstappen will vacate his Red Bull seat, giving Alonso a chance to drive in a Red Bull? Let us know what you think about this situation in the comments below.