Fernando Alonso threatens ‘consequences’ for Red Bull rumours

Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso has warned of unspecified “consequences” after Formula 1 rumors ran rampant with speculation over the two-time world champion’s future.

The 42-year-old Spaniard has been linked with a shock move to Red Bull, replacing Sergio Perez, amid speculation on social media following last Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix.

Some have suggested he could be losing faith in Aston Martin, a team he joined at the end of last season from Renault-owned Alpine, with the Spaniard’s loyalties also apparently in question.

“I’m not demotivated at all, I still really appreciate the project, I like the team, I think we’ve had an incredible season even if now we’re obviously not fast enough,” he said. told reporters at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil. Price.

“There will always be rumors in Formula 1, maybe we shouldn’t believe people who tell these rumors. These rumors come from people who are just social media guys, they just want some followers. It’s too bad and I will make sure there are consequences.

The driver gave no further explanation as to what the “consequences” might be.

Alonso started the season with three consecutive podiums and six top threes in the first eight races, but Aston Martin’s form waned and he finished no higher than sixth in the last six races.

Aston Martin fell from second place to fifth in the constructors’ standings, despite scoring more than four times as many points as last season when it finished seventh.

Alonso has a contract until the end of 2024 with his team, just like the Mexican Perez.