Alonso Return on the Cards if these Two Teams Approach Him

F1 double world champion Fernando Alonso stepped away from the sport recently. However there is a chance that he could return to Formula One if lucrative offers come into the fray.

Former F1 team boss, Flavio Briatore, feels that “if Mercedes or Ferrari” come knocking Alonso could be coaxed. The Italian tycoon is still involved with the retiring Alonso’s management.

Spanish sports newspapers quote the Italian as saying: “If there is an offer from Mercedes or Ferrari, would he come back? I think so.

“I cannot know, but in a fantasy market, I think so,” Briatore added.

He said those top two F1 teams are the only ones that could tempt Alonso back to a sport that clearly frustrated the 37-year-old in the end.

“There are only two teams. The only other solutions are to finish fourth, fifth or sixth,” said Briatore.

“I think with the talent he has, you put him in the right car and he could still be the strongest driver along with Hamilton.

“We will see what happens in a few months or a year,” he added.

“He wants a rest, and I think after so many years many like Prost did it as well. Now he needs a period of relaxation.

“He had frustrating years with a ridiculous performance by McLaren but Fernando always behaved impeccably and drove beyond the highest level,” said Briatore.

For now, Alonso is attempting to win the triple crown of motorsport. He has already nailed down two achievements, namely the Monaco Grand Prix and the Le Mans 24 Hours. The only thing left to tick off the list is the Indianapolis 500. With a driver of Alonso’s calibre, he will surely be able to achieve that goal.