Source:
REUTERS/Mark Peterson
[Saba
Sports News] Currently, negotiations are underway between F1 team Aston Martin
and driver Fernando Alonso regarding the renewal of his contract. However,
substantial progress has yet to be made between the two parties. Reports
suggest that within Aston Martin, there is a faction that favors signing Carlos
Sainz in 2025, potentially replacing fellow Spaniard Alonso if an agreement
cannot be reached. It is known that Sainz’s contract with Ferrari will expire
at the end of this year, making him available in the driver market. Given his
impressive performance record, finding a new team for Sainz would not be challenging.
However, securing Sainz as a replacement for Alonso is not a straightforward
task for Aston Martin. Therefore, their current priority is to negotiate a
contract extension with Alonso. The longstanding partnership and synergy
between Alonso and Aston Martin would require significant adjustment when
introducing a new driver. Hence, the editor also believes that extending
Alonso’s contract with Aston Martin is the best option at present.
Nevertheless, there is still no agreement reached between the two parties
regarding the contract renewal. It is possible that there are other factors
contributing to the delay.