No driver in the history of Formula 1 has had a longer career on the grid than Alonso.<\/p>\n
Alonso\u2019s debut season with Minardi in 2001<\/a> saw him share the grid with the likes of Jean Alesi, who started his F1 career in the 1980s.<\/p>\n CategoryLance StrollFernando Alonso2025 points2626Grand Prix results59Grand Prix qualifying014Grand Prix wins00Grand Prix poles00Grand Prix podiums00Best finish6th5thRetirements03Retirements (classified finish)00Fastest laps00Widthdrawals 10Grand Prix points finishes45Sprint results30Sprint Qualifying12Sprint wins00Sprint poles00Sprint podiums00The 2025 F1 teammate head-to-head battle of Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso<\/p>\n The 44-year-old Spaniard has driven for teams up and down the grid, and after a brief hiatus where he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship, he returned to the grid with Alpine in 2021.<\/p>\n Aston Martin signed Alonso two years later, and while his first season showed plenty of promise, securing eight podium finishes, the team have been mired in midtable ever since.<\/p>\n However, Lawrence Stroll<\/a> has lofty ambitions for Aston Martin, and has invested heavily in the team.<\/p>\n Signing Adrian Newey<\/a> from Red Bull and securing an exclusive partnership with Honda<\/a> from the start of next season highlights what he\u2019s prepared to do.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso\u2019s life outside F1 from net worth to Cars 2<\/a><\/p>\n F1 Oversteer understands that Aston Martin are hoping to take the next step in their Formula 1 journey, and want Alonso to play a key part.<\/p>\n Aston Martin are said to be looking at purchasing a second team on the grid, in a similar model to Red Bull and Racing Bulls relationship.<\/p>\n In the past few months, Aston Martin have set up their own driver academy, with Spanish F3 driver Mari Boya the first recruit.<\/p>\n After Williams were bought by Dorilton Capital, and with Sauber\u2019s takeover by Audi imminent, Haas<\/a> and Alpine<\/a> are the two most likely teams that Aston Martin will target.<\/p>\n Position Constructors’ Standings PointsPts 1 559 2 260 3 236 4 194 5 70 6 52 7 51 8 45 9 35 10 20 <\/p>\n Alpine have been linked with a partial sale recently<\/a>, and while Flavio Briatore has always insisted Renault aren\u2019t interested in a full sale, the departure of CEO Luca de Meo could change things.<\/p>\n Aston Martin would love Alonso to take over running their second team if a deal can be established, and bring his burgeoning driver pool with him.<\/p>\n The most high-profile driver under Alonso\u2019s management is Sauber\u2019s Gabriel Bortoleto<\/a>, who has impressed during his rookie campaign.<\/p>\n FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem told reporters at the British Grand Prix that F1 needs \u2018more teams than races\u2019, suggesting that Aston Martin could even launch a bid for a 12th team to join the grid.<\/p>\n![\"Alpine](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2202441134-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Kym Illman\/Getty ImagesAston Martin looking at buying Formula 1 rival team and putting Fernando Alonso in charge<\/p>\n