Fernando Alonso’s current contract with Aston Martin is set to expire at the end of this year. Alonso and Lewis Hamilton (Via: IMAGO) Mercedes has had a disappointing start to the 2024 F1 season. Their car, the W15, is inconsistent and lacks the performance of other top teams. In comparison, Aston Martin seems to be ahead in terms of car performance. Both teams are closely matched, but Aston Martin currently has a more reliable car. Amidst all this, Alonso has been rumored as one of the top candidates to replace Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025, as Hamilton is moving to Ferrari. Alonso recently finished sixth in the Japanese Grand Prix and outperformed both Mercedes drivers. In an interview with Sky Sports F1, Alonso was asked about the potential move to Mercedes and gave a bold response. Alonso is one of the top candidates to replace Hamilton. Mercedes is behind, so it doesn’t seem attractive. Alonso’s reply has sparked a lot of discussion. As of now, Mercedes seems to be lagging behind Aston Martin in terms of performance. Only time will tell if they can fix their issues and secure Alonso as Hamilton’s replacement for next year. Alonso has over 380 race starts in F1 and has competed against world-class drivers. The Japanese Grand Prix was his 381st start, and at 42 years old, Alonso continues to showcase his skill behind the wheel of his AMR24. After the race, Alonso was asked about his best race weekend in F1. He mentioned that his Japanese GP weekend was one of his best-ever weekends in the sport. Alonso believes that this was his best weekend, ranking among his top five. He is proud of his team for maximizing their results in the first four rounds of the season. Alonso has been performing exceptionally well this year, and he is expected to have a strong showing at the upcoming Chinese GP.
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