As a result, the talks between Red Bull and Alonso’s representatives faltered. Two years later, Alonso’s team approached Red Bull again, indicating a renewed interest in a potential collaboration. Horner recalled that there was even a conversation in the “back of an Alfa Romeo” a few years after that. However, it was the initial round of discussions that Horner deemed the most serious, and he believes that Alonso missed a significant opportunity by not committing to Red Bull at that time.
Following the failed negotiations, Red Bull went on to achieve tremendous success, clinching four consecutive World Championship titles from 2010 to 2013. The team became a dominant force in Formula 1, with Sebastian Vettel at the helm, leaving many to speculate what could have been if Alonso had joined their ranks.
