Fernando Alonso is unhappy with the rumours linking him to a Red Bull switch and has made clear he will take action.
The last week is a perfect example of how quickly rumours can spread in Formula 1. Over the past few days, tremendous speculation has travelled across social media – many of which regarding Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin. However, the Double World Champion makes clear they are untrue – and is clearly unimpressed with their content.
A post from Albert Fabrega on social media was the first domino to fall, where he alluded to a shock “rumour” from the paddock. This triggered a tidal wave of conversation online, with numerous guesses being made about what he referred to. Many assumed he was hinting at a shock move in the driver market.
No me quiero creer el rumor que me han dicho ahora en el paddock. No.
— Albert Fabrega (@AlbertFabrega) October 30, 2023
Although there was never anything to suggest surprise line-up changes for 2024, this didn’t stop the conversation online. Fabrega didn’t clarify what the rumour consisted of – or even provide a timeline for when official news could be expected. Inevitably, this left his comments to interpretation – and some of them were world.
In the context of Aston Martin’s decline, talk of a shock Alonso move to Red Bull was sparked. Again, there was no validity in these claims – which generally consisted of wishful thinking from fans. In any case, this didn’t stop the conversation from spreading.
These hypotheticals reached their peak when the official Red Bull Spain account (likely looking for interactions) played into these rumours. Whilst Fabrega has addressed the initial cryptic post, this only arrived after days of rampant speculation.
Alonso promises “consequences”
Speaking at the paddock in Brazil, Fernando Alonso made his thoughts on this speculation clear:
“Nothing to say, they’re just rumours… Normal paddock rumours,” he told motorsport.com.
“They’re just people who want to gain followers… who just want to have fun. And I don’t think it’s fun when they ‘play’ about these things.
“I’ll make sure there are consequences.”
It is unclear what these “consequences” will entail or for whom they will be directed. Regardless, the Spaniard is evidently unimpressed by recent events across social media.
When the Brazilian GP weekend begins, the dust should settle, and conversation will shift towards the on-track action. This will be a welcome change for Alonso and Aston Martin, who have seen heavy speculation since the chequered flag was waved in Mexico City.
