Ex-Renault boss fuels Fernando Alonso to Mercedes rumours with latest Instagram post featuring Toto Wolf

Former Renault Boss and Fernando Alonso's current manager had teased the F1 world with a picture of him and Toto Wolff together for a drink, fuelling the rumours of the Spaniard moving to Brackley

Ex-Renault boss fuels Fernando Alonso to Mercedes rumours with latest Instagram post featuring Toto Wolf

Lewis Hamilton[L] and Fernando Alonso[R] (via IMAGO).

The announcement of Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari had shaken the F1 world with its biggest driver transfer ever. Since then, Fernando Alonso has been rumored to join the Brackley-based squad. Now, the rumors of the Spaniard joining the team have been at an all-time high after a photo was posted by Flavio Briatore on Instagram.

The two-time champion’s name has been listed as one of the bigger candidates to replace an outgoing seven-time champion in the Silver Arrows. The 42-year-old had recently come out and said that he is devoted to Aston Martin. However, this doesn’t seem like the case anymore as his manager Briatore had posted an image of him being with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.

YouTube video

This is crucial as Alonso is at the top of his game currently and many believe that only a world champion like the Spaniard can replace the Briton. Fans across the world have seen the post and are convinced that negotiations are going on between the Mercedes camp led by the Austrian and the Aston Martin driver.

FS Video

What does Fernando Alonso feel about Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari?

The shock departure of the Englishman to Maranello has taken the F1 world aback. Meanwhile, his former teammate at McLaren does not feel that it is a big move made by the Briton.

Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez (Via IMAGO)
Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez (Via IMAGO)
It was not his childhood dream 12 months ago, no? Or two months ago, I guess. It was a different dream.
Fernando Alonso said as reported by motorsport.com

The 39-year-old had said that joining the Scuderia was a childhood dream completed. However, The Briton’s former teammate rejected his claims and said that this move was influenced by the recent circumstances.

Now Wolff is faced with the challenge of finding a suitable driver for the team after Hamilton’s departure. The Spaniard would be keen on making the most of his situation and land up in a top 3 team. Meanwhile, the saga of driver transfers and conspiracy theories continues to expand.

In case you missed it: