Fernando Alonso is rumored to be considering a return to his former team, Alpine, amid ongoing struggles for his current team, Aston Martin. While Alonso has expressed his intention to finish his Formula 1 career with Aston Martin, speculations abound at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix suggesting a possible switch back to Alpine.
Alonso, who turns 45 in July, has had three previous stints with Alpine’s predecessor, Renault, achieving significant success with back-to-back drivers’ championships in 2005 and 2006. Reports suggest that there is growing speculation about a potential reunion between Alonso and his manager, Flavio Briatore, at Alpine, indicating a possible return to the team.
However, any move back to Alpine would mean departing from Alonso’s current ambassadorial role with Aston Martin, where he holds a long-term agreement securing his post-racing involvement with the team. Despite Aston Martin’s high aspirations for this season, marked by a new engine partnership with Honda, the team has faced setbacks with performance issues.
Alpine, on the other hand, has shown improvement this year after finishing at the bottom of the constructors’ championship in 2025. With Briatore back in charge and the team powered by Mercedes engines, Alpine currently ranks fifth, emerging as a top midfield contender in the 2026 season.
As Alonso competes in one of his home races at the Barcelona circuit, he reflects on the likelihood that this could be his final Formula 1 race at Montmelo. Expressing gratitude for the support, Alonso hinted at a decision regarding his future in the sport to be made after the summer break.
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