“He doesn’t fit part of our plans,” Christian Horner shuts down rumors of Fernando Alonso’s move to Red Bull

“He doesn’t fit part of our plans,” Christian Horner shuts down rumors of Fernando Alonso’s move to Red Bull

Christian Horner and Sergio Perez

Christian Horner has managed the best that sport has had to offer in Formula 1 but the one thing that makes him stand out is his faith in the youth to deliver when it matters the most. Red Bull’s team Principal has always been an admirer of the ferocity that the youth brings to the table. It’ll be safe to say that he has been returned the favor as we saw Sebastian Vettel becoming the youngest ever champion.

The German became the champion at the age of 23 and also went to win three more championships with the Milton Keynes outfit. Red Bull had to go through a slump after that as Mercedes took over. But eventually when they tasted success, it was courtesy of a youngster, Max Verstappen. The Dutchman was at the peak of his powers as he dethroned the seven time world champion, Lewis Hamilton, and took what was rightly his.

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Max Verstappen was ably supported by his team mate, Sergio Perez. But this year we have seen a shift in the mentality of Sergio Perez too who outqualified Max Verstappen at the Saudi Arabia GP. The duo has been working well in tandem too which has meant that Red Bull is just 11 points behind Ferrari. Despite that, there were rumors of Fernando Alonso joining Red Bull at the end of the season.

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Christian Horner has clarified that he doesn’t intend to sign Fernando Alonso at the end of the season

Christian Horner
Christian Horner

Christian Horner has put a full stop to any sort of speculations and rumors in a recent interview. Red Bull Team Principal recently revealed after being asked about the potential signing, “That’s news to me!

“Fernando’s a great driver, it’s fantastic he’s still in Formula 1 and given the plus 40 [age], he’s something to aspire to. But he doesn’t fit part of our plans. We are very happy with the drivers we’ve got here.”

“I speak to Flavio, he’s a friend, I speak with him every now and again. But no, we are very much focused on our drivers,” as reported by planetf1.

Christian Horner when asked about the signing of Fernando Alonso that he doesn’t intend to sign the Spaniard and is more than happy with the drivers he has.

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