Alonso dismisses Red Bull rumours
Fernando Alonso has dismissed suggestions that he may be replacing current Red Bull driver, Sergio Perez, for the 2024 Formula 1 season, despite a downturn in results for both drivers.
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00:00 Stories have emerged from the world of Formula One this week.
00:06 That two-time world champion, Fernando Alonso, could be set to make the move from Aston Martin
00:11 to Red Bull for 2024, replacing Mexican Sergio Perez at the current Constructors' Champions.
00:17 Alonso, who started the season in remarkable form for Aston Martin, has seen the performance
00:23 of his car drop off slightly, leading to a slump in championship form.
00:27 Similarly, Sergio Perez has also seen a downturn of results from his good start, with Lewis
00:33 Hamilton now closing in on his second place in the championship.
00:37 Alonso, however, dismissed such claims, making clear that he was not happy with those who
00:42 had spread the story.
00:44 It remains to be seen whether Alonso will see out his contract with Aston Martin, which
00:48 ends at the end of 2024, with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner also suggesting
00:54 that he intends to keep Perez for next year.
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