The F1 media landscape is abuzz with speculation that Fernando Alonso might be making a move to Mercedes, a rumor that gained traction following a post by Alonso’s manager, Flavio Briatore, featuring him enjoying a cup of coffee with Toto Wolff. At first glance, the image could be interpreted as a hint of Alonso’s potential switch to Mercedes. However, our esteemed colleagues in the media couldn’t resist adding a layer of intrigue to the narrative.

In their quest to further fuel the rumors, they pointed out an intriguing detail: a photograph of Fernando Alonso at the same café, with a coffee cup prominently placed before him. The twist? It appeared to be the exact same cup from Flavio’s photo. This revelation led to an outpouring of speculative confirmations that Alonso’s move to Mercedes was all but official.

Yet, there’s a catch that undermines the entire speculation. A quick visit to the cafe website reveals a rather mundane truth: the establishment uses identical cups for all its customers, regardless of the time of day they visit. This detail suggests that the supposed “evidence” of Alonso’s move is nothing more than a mere coincidence. It is quite possible that in between races and lacking salacious gos about Horner, this was the next best thing to write about?