Former Ferrari Boss Heartbroken Over Alonso as Retirement hin….read more
Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has expressed his disappointment over Fernando Alonso’s current struggles in the 2025 Formula 1 season, hinting that the Spaniard could be heading towards retirement. The 42-year-old Aston Martin driver has yet to score a single point in the opening four races of the season, making it one of the worst starts to a championship in his career.
Alonso, who extended his contract with Aston Martin last year to remain with the team through 2026, had stated that it would likely be his final deal in Formula 1. Despite that commitment, his performances so far in 2025 have been disheartening. His best finish came at the Japanese Grand Prix, where he narrowly missed the points with a P11 result. Before that, Alonso suffered back-to-back retirements – first due to a crash in Australia, then because of brake issues in China. He also failed to score in Bahrain.
This marks Alonso’s weakest season opener since 2017, when he also went six races without scoring a point – although that year included his decision to skip Monaco to participate in the Indy 500. What makes matters more concerning this season is that his teammate, Lance Stroll, has managed to score points in two of the races where Alonso has failed to deliver. While Stroll had some underwhelming results himself in Japan and Bahrain, with a highest finish of 17th, he still holds an edge in the standings.
Alonso has been candid about the challenges facing his AMR25 car. After the Bahrain Grand Prix, he spoke to reporters about its persistent weaknesses, especially in low and medium-speed corners. “It’s tricky at the exit, but also in the mid-corner – it feels like the car just dies in low-speed sections,” Alonso said. “It’s something we knew from last year, and unfortunately, we’re still dealing with it now.”
He added that the team had expected Bahrain to be difficult due to the track’s low-speed nature, but admitted that improvement is needed across all areas, not just cornering. “It’s not only the low speed,” he noted. “We need to get better everywhere. Hopefully, the next race will suit us better, but right now, scoring points is very tough.”
When asked to pinpoint the area that most needs development, Alonso reiterated, “Low-speed corners. That’s been our biggest weakness – in Australia, Japan, and China. Bahrain was especially bad, and we need to address that. We’re trying everything we can. It’s not like we’re happy with these results. We just need to work hard and bring updates as fast as possible.”
Di Montezemolo, who once oversaw Alonso’s time at Ferrari, sympathized with the two-time World Champion’s current situation. Speaking to Spanish media outlet Marca, he said, “I’m very sad for Alonso. To see a driver of his caliber, at this stage of his career, in such an uncompetitive car – it’s truly disappointing. He’s a great friend and a great champion.”
The former Ferrari boss added that he hopes Alonso will have a better car in 2026, which could potentially be his final year in the sport. Although Alonso hasn’t confirmed any retirement plans, many, including di Montezemolo, believe the clock may be ticking on his legendary career.
As the 2025 season progresses, Alonso’s fans and supporters are left hoping that Aston Martin can find the necessary improvements to help him go out on a high note – perhaps even securing that elusive 33rd career win. For now, though, the road ahead remains uncertain for one of Formula 1’s most decorated and respected veterans.
