Overview
- Fernando Alonso visited Alpine’s hospitality unit four times during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, prompting renewed rumors of a possible return to the Enstone-based team.
- Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft highlighted the visits during live coverage, noting Alonso’s ties to Alpine under Flavio Briatore.
- Andy Cowell affirmed that Alonso remains under contract with Aston Martin through the 2026 season and welcomed his visits across the paddock.
- Alpine’s 2025 driver lineup has been unsettled, with Jack Doohan replaced by Franco Colapinto following Flavio Briatore’s return to team leadership.
- Despite struggling with an uncompetitive car this year, Alonso is poised to benefit from Aston Martin’s new Adrian Newey-designed chassis in 2026.