Flavio Briatore, Fernando Alonso’s manager, was intriguingly spotted holding a meeting with Christian Horner in the F1 Qatar Grand Prix paddock.
The ex-Renault F1 boss was seen having a"long conversation” with Red Bull team principal Horner on the terrace of the team’s hospitality suite during the Qatar weekend, according to
But Red Bull insiders reportedly responded “not a chance” when a suggestion was put to them that the meeting might have been about signing Alonso to replace the under-pressure Perez’s position at Red Bull has come under enhanced scrutiny in recent weeks amid his ongoing torrid run of form that has seen him pick up just five points from the past three races.While Verstappen has notched up a remarkable 433 points this year, Perez has managed just 224, leaving him only 30 points clear of Mercedes’There has been speculation that Perez, who holds a contract for 2024, has been told by Red Bull that he must secure runner-up spot in the championship, or he will lose his seat.
"I have a contract and conversations with the team as well. There is no reason for me not to fulfil that contract." While the prospect of an Alonso-Verstappen driver line-up at Red Bull would certainly set tongues wagging, it appears unlikely for the time being.
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