Fernando Alonso recently posted some very interesting messages on his social media. In one, he stated unequivocally that in this quieter 2020 racing season, he would try again to win the Indy 500 and finally achieve the Triple Crown. This clearly demonstrates his intention to compete on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this year.
In another video, he showed himself doing neck strengthening exercises . Many speculated about a possible return to F1. But he himself said he would think about it in the summer and that there are currently no talks with any team for 2021. It's likely that these exercises are to prepare for the G-forces on the Indy oval, which aligns with his goals for this year.
The truth is that many media outlets have rushed to speculate about a possible Honda ban on Fernando Alonso due to his past relationships. But the actual source wasn't clear, alluding more to something outside the Indy 500, something more long-term. These rumors have been picked up by other motorsport media outlets and taken as fact, but here at AM I wanted to wait and see what would happen… Fernando Alonso himself said that many things published about him in recent weeks weren't true.
Michael Andretti, who previously stated he was finalizing a deal with Fernando Alonso, now claims they haven't vetoed him. They simply couldn't reach an agreement, nothing more. This absolves Honda of any blame for the negotiations not progressing as expected. We don't know if this is true or if it's what Honda, their engine supplier, has told them to say. " It didn't happen because we couldn't reach an agreement. Our contract allows us to race with whomever we want, and Honda isn't to blame. Nobody is. It just didn't work out. "
Now, new rumors point to a return with Arrow McLaren SP , after the disappointment of 2019… But these are just rumors. We must be cautious and not take anything for granted until it's official.