Fernando Alonso has made it crystal clear that he is the sole architect of his fate, fervently stating, “I am the master of my own destiny.” This declaration came in Melbourne, amid speculations of his next big move in the racing circuit.
Currently the most seasoned competitor in the sport, Alonso finds himself at the center of intense speculation, with rumors swirling about potential transfers to heavyweight teams such as Mercedes and Red Bull in 2025. Amidst this, Aston Martin is making concerted efforts to secure his signature on a new deal.
Expressing his urgency to make a decision, Alonso conveyed to DAZN in Melbourne, “I don’t want to wait until the summer, because I think that’s unfair for me but also for the team if they have to find more options.” He further elaborated on his commitment to Aston Martin, “And as I said at the presentation of the car, when I make that decision, the first office I will go to will be Aston Martin, and that will be my priority, my loyalty to them.”
Alonso outlined his approach to negotiations, stating, “And if we reach an agreement, then that will be the decision. If I don’t reach an agreement with Aston Martin, I will look elsewhere, but that will be a second option.”
Reflecting on his career, Alonso has navigated through a series of team changes, some of which did not pan out as hoped, including his move to McLaren in 2007, return stints at Renault and McLaren-Honda, and a challenging period at Ferrari that concluded without securing a third championship title. Despite these challenges, Alonso remains steadfast in making decisions independent of external advice, particularly concerning his career’s direction and the contemplation of retirement.
“I chose when to leave a team, when to join a team, when to leave Formula 1, when to return,” Alonso shared. He added, “And now I will choose what to do next year. I will now follow what others do, I will do it for myself, for better or worse, that’s who I am. I have always been like this. Sometimes it has helped me, sometimes it has hurt me, but I am the master of my own destiny. I always had my fate in my own hands.”
—GMM
