{"id":79742,"date":"2025-08-19T11:05:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T11:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/79742\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T11:05:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T11:05:07","slug":"fernando-alonso-green-lights-f1-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/79742\/","title":{"rendered":"Fernando Alonso green lights F1 switch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aston Martin F1 star Fernando Alonso<\/a> says he would be in favour of a potential change to the driver lineup on the grid next season. <\/p>\n

\nThe Spaniard currently races alongside Lance Stroll<\/a> at the iconic British outfit, with former F2 champion Felipe Drugovich operating as reserve driver. <\/p>\n

\nDrugovich – who has yet to feature in a grand prix for the team – has been linked with one of the vacant spots at 2026 debutants Cadillac<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\nAnd with Aston Martin once again unable to offer him a full-time seat in 2026, Alonso admits he would love to see his team-mate land a place on the grid elsewhere. <\/p>\n

\n\u201cIt would be great to see him in F1,” he said, as reported by Motorsport Week<\/a>. “He has an incredible talent, Formula 2 was a demonstration.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\u201cWe can see it here every day when we work with him.. The simulator work, some of the free practices that he has <\/p>\n

\n\u201cHe has been always delivering the performance that the team was asking, even with very limited kilometres. <\/p>\n

\n\u201cIt would be interesting to see him in a full-time drive and I hope it happens.\u201d <\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReserve driver Felipe Drugovich has been part of the Aston Martin stable since 2022
\nWho will line up for Cadillac in 2026?<\/p>\n

\nBrazilian-born Drugovich is not the only name to be put forward as a potential option for Cadillac next season, with experienced pros Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez widely believed to be the frontrunners<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\nIndyCar racer Colton Horta is also in the mix<\/a>, as is former Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher, who has been competing in the World Endurance Championship with Alpine this season<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\nAnd on Monday, McLaren starlet Alex Dunne offered a cryptic response<\/a> when asked if he could be lining up for the American outfit. <\/p>\n

\nTeam principal Graeme Lowdon has been criticised in some quarters<\/a> for not already having a driver pairing confirmed, but he believes the team will be rewarded for taking their time to get the decision right. <\/p>\n

\nF1 HEADLINES: Max Verstappen tipped for NEW team-mate as major 2026 hint drops<\/a> <\/p>\n

\nREAD MORE: Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff drops hint over 2026 driver comeback<\/a> <\/p>\n

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