Fernando Alonso shown the door as Christian Horner responds to Newey – F1 news round-up
Some analysts are pushing for Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso to call his quits, while Christian Horner has responded to Adrian Newey allegations.
All this and more in PlanetF1’s daily F1 news digest.
Christian Horner defends Red Bull against Adrian Newey claim
After Adrian Newey claimed his warnings regarding the development path of Red Bull’s RB20 went unheeded, Christian Horner thinks Red Bull’s car difficulties were already in play during the Briton’s stint as chief technology officer, “certainly during 2023”.
Red Bull revealed last May that Newey would quit the team in early 2025 after an extended gardening leave period during which he’d still work on the RB17, Red Bull’s hypercar.
Is Fernando Alonso’s time up?
Despite earning headlines as recently as 2023 with his podium achievement at Aston Martin, Tom Coronel has warned Fernando Alonso that his “time is over”.
43-year-old Alonso is entering his 22nd season in Formula 1 this year, and it’s unlikely to be his last since PlanetF1.com understand he has a multi-year arrangement with Aston Martin.
Carlos Sainz admits pace gap to frontrunners
Carlos Sainz thinks podiums are doubtful in his first season with Williams since the team has to overcome a “three or four-tenths” deficit to even break into Formula 1’s top four.
F1 2025 represents a new chapter in Sainz’s Formula 1 career as the Spaniard has left Ferrari for Williams, signing a multi-year arrangement with the Grove team after being sacked by Ferrari to make place for Lewis Hamilton.
What’s up with Mercedes’ sponsorship?
Toto Wolff has indicated there are no intentions for Ineos to discontinue their backing for the Mercedes Formula 1 team despite the British corporation trying to trim back on outgoings.
The Sir Jim Ratcliffe controlled chemical corporation is reportedly making reductions in its sporting portfolio following costly court fights.
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