Social media was awash with stories in recent days about Alonso either switching to Red Bull or being poised for retirement. This was triggered by Spanish TV journalist Albert Fabrega posting a cryptic tweet hinting at a big story developing in the paddock.
While Fabrega never specified what topic the rumour was about, it unleashed a frenzy that it was about a big shake-up in the driver market involving Alonso.
But while talk of the double world champion racing anywhere else other than Aston Martin next year has been totally dismissed, Alonso made clear ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix that he was unimpressed with the wild speculation.
"It is just rumours, normal paddock rumours, from people that are just trying to make fun of it and gain some followers, and these kinds of things," he said when asked about the situation.
"But I'm not into that game."
Alonso declared that he felt the actions of some in spreading the speculation were not correct, as he told a media briefing that he took a dim view of what had happened.
"I am not enjoying [it] because even in this room, I appreciate that all of you are journalists, professional people, that have been in F1 for so many years," he said.
"You gain your respect, and this is how it should be. So, all the rumours are coming from people that are not in this room, are just here to make fun and I think it's not funny when they play with anything."
Source: Autosport