Fernando Alonso made Aston Martin decision 'with gun to his head' amid Mercedes offer

Did Fernando Alonso receive an offer from Mercedes before being pushed into signing a new Aston Martin deal?

The timing of Alonso’s contract extension came as a surprise after the former Renault, McLaren and Ferrari driver was heavily linked with potential vacancies at Red Bull and Mercedes. Alonso – who had insisted throughout the process that Aston Martin was his “first priority” in any negotiations – toldin the aftermath of the contract announcement that team and driver “both wanted the same” for 2025, with Alonso feeling “at home” since arriving at the Silverstone-based outfit in 2023.

With Sainz’s stock at an all-time high following his best-ever start to a season, which saw him collect his third career victory at last month’s Australian Grand Prix, Alonso was reportedly wary that the outgoing Ferrari driver could emerge as an option for Aston Martin. If Alonso was going to join Mercedes, he was “determined” to ensure that he remained with the team for F1’s new regulations in 2026, which are expected to shake up the competitive order.

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