Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner has publicly acknowledged his team held preliminary talks with Fernando Alonso at the start of 2024 as both the Spaniard and the team weighed up their future options.
Alonso signed a new contract with Aston Martin until the end of the 2026 season in April, which also includes provision to stay with the British brand beyond his grand prix driving days as an ambassador, calling it a "lifetime commitment".
