Aston Martin Eager to Retain Fernando Alonso, Amidst Rival Temptations

Aston Martin Racing is making efforts to secure Fernando Alonso’s presence beyond the current racing season. However, amidst their eagerness, boss Mike Krack acknowledges the possibility of Alonso being enticed by offers from rival teams. 

Aston Martin’s principal Krack, while hailing Alonso’s caliber, acknowledges the widespread interest across the grid in signing a driver of Alonso’s stature, despite his mature age.

With secure driver line-ups in place for Ferrari and McLaren for the 2025 season, attention turns to Mercedes and Red Bull, who are yet to finalize their rosters. Speculations abound that Alonso, at 42, could potentially attract interest from these top-tier teams.

Alonso himself has remained discreet about his future plans, expressing contentment with his current position but leaving the door ajar for enticing offers from leading teams. While retirement isn’t imminent, it’s also not entirely ruled out by the two-time world champion.

Team principal Krack’s comments echo the uncertainty surrounding Alonso’s future, emphasizing the importance of letting Alonso decide his path while expressing Aston Martin’s desire to continue their collaboration. 

Krack underscores the significance of providing Alonso with a competitive car to maintain his belief in the team’s project. 

Despite the allure Alonso presents to other teams, Aston Martin is committed to retaining him, citing not only his driving prowess but also the motivational impact he brings to the team.

“We want to continue working with Fernando. The most important thing is that we give him a quick car so he believes in this project, believes in this team. Everything else, we will have to discuss over the weeks to come.”

“It is clear that a driver of that calibre is attractive for everybody. That is clear. But we will try to keep him. “

“We have seen that, last year already when he joined, it’s not only what he brings in terms of driving talent and race craft – he brings this extra drive, push and motivation to everybody.”