“I’m happy for Fernando Alonso to wander into any garage”: Aston Martin boss Andy Cowell on Alonso’s Alpine visits

A lot is happening at Aston Martin apart from the action on track. In the latest development, rumors started floating around Fernando Alonso over his frequent visits to Alpine’s area during the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. But before the speculations could catch more fire, Aston Martin Team Principal Andy Cowell laughed it off and expressed faith in Alonso’s commitment to remain a part of the team until 2026 and maybe beyond.

Is Fernando Alonso planning a return to Alpine?

Rumors around Fernando Alonso’s interest in Alpine began circulating when Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft drew attention to the Aston Martin driver’s frequent visits to Alpine’s hospitality suite. Croft said, “Is something going on that could see Fernando Alonso back at Enstone again for a fourth time? Watch this space on that one, that’s just the paddock rumour.”


Alonso was part of Alpine in 2021–22, and the rumor suggested that he was planning to go back to the team amid his struggles at Aston Martin.

When asked about Alonso venturing into Alpine’s garage so frequently and casually, Aston Martin Team Principal Andy Cowell told Sky Sports, “I’m happy for Fernando to wander into any garage. He knows lots of people up and down the pit lane.”

He further added about Alonso’s future at the team, “I’m also happy with the fact that he’s contracted to us next year and hopefully will stay with us long term as an ambassador with us. It’s great working with Fernando, it’s always good to have a competitive person that pushes just like you used to [Rosberg] at Mercedes and pushes the team on and galvanises the team.”

Fernando Alonso’s future at Aston Martin

Aston Martin hopes to turn the tables in 2026 when the new regulations are put in place, from which they intend to benefit, with their new technical director Adrian Newey putting in his best to create the best car for 2026.

Fernando Alonso recently told the media, including RacingNews365.com, "It has been challenging, but we have understood and we know the problem in the car now, but we cannot put too much focus into solving the problem."

He further said, "Even if there is a change in regulations, we need to somehow find better performance with this year's car, and we need to be better. Even if we had a fast car now, there are a couple of areas we need to keep improving, so we are trying to use 2025 to tackle these and be ready for [Newey] as well."

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Fernando Alonso has been having a disappointing season this year with no podiums in sight. He is currently in 16th position with just 8 points in the 2025 Formula 1 Driver Standings.


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