Fernando Alonso was Mercedes’ plan B for 2025, but he was always Aston Martin’s Plan A - and now he’s decided to repay that faith by halting his own push for a Red Bull seat and sticking with Aston Martin through 2025, 2026 and - in some capacity - well beyond.

Given Alonso’s status as one of F1’s truly elite drivers, what he’s decided to do will have significant consequences for the rest of the grid.

Here are six important ways that Alonso’s crucial decision will impact F1’s 2025 driver market and the wider competitive landscape for him and Aston Martin.

00:00 Intro
00:35 Red Bull loses its best alternative
01:59 The new most coveted driver
03:23 Mercedes set on Antonelli
05:35 Door now closed for other drivers
06:45 Aston retains a megastar for Honda
08:27 Aston will be Alonso's last F1 team

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