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Alonso Stays with Aston Martin for 2027
Confirmed
In Short: Alonso's decision to stay with Aston Martin comes after months of speculation about his future in F1, with the driver holding meetings with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.
Fernando Alonso, the two-time Formula One world champion, has signed a new deal with Aston Martin, committing to race for the team in the 2027 season.
Alonso, who joined Aston Martin in 2023, has taken eight podium finishes with the team, despite the team's struggles this season.
The 45-year-old driver, who is the oldest active F1 driver, said in a team statement, “I took my time to make this decision, but racing is my life, my passion, and I know I still have the speed and determination to compete at the highest level.”
Alonso's decision was influenced by his desire to work with Adrian Newey, Aston Martin's managing technical partner, whom Alonso has long admired.
Alonso also considered the new rules and the competitiveness of his team, which has been at the bottom of the standings this season.
Lance Stroll, the son of team owner Lawrence Stroll, will continue to partner Alonso for a fifth consecutive year.
Alonso's most recent podium finish came at the 2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and he remains one of the most experienced drivers in F1 history, with 440 grands prix under his belt since his debut in 2001.
Alonso's decision to stay with Aston Martin comes after months of speculation about his future in F1, with the driver holding meetings with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.
Alonso's personal performance was only one factor in his decision, as he also considered the team's future plans and the potential for improvement.
Alonso's commitment to Aston Martin is a significant boost for the team, which has struggled with chassis problems and engine issues from its Honda partnership.
Alonso remains critical of the 2026 rules, but he is optimistic about the team's future, stating, “We are preparing ourselves for the moment of truth and that will be a surprise for everybody again.”
What this adds
Alonso's decision to stay with Aston Martin was influenced by his desire to work with Adrian Newey, a key factor not previously highlighted.
The team's performance issues, particularly with the Honda engine, have been a significant challenge for Alonso and the team.
Alonso's meetings with FIA and F1 officials suggest he was considering broader implications for the sport beyond his immediate contract.
What's confirmed
- They have scored just three points in 15 rounds, all from Alonso, and are 10th of 11.
What's still developing
- Beləliklə, kanadalı pilot növbəti mövsümdə də Fernando Alonsonun komanda yoldaşı olacaq.
- Alonso had been evaluating his position, saying in August that he would consider other positions at the team if they saw greater value in that, but he also had other challenges in mind, such as the Dakar Rally or having another go at the Indianapolis 500.
- “We are here to win, and whilst our short-term focus remains on improving performance, I believe we have the world-class talent we need to achieve our long-term objectives,” said the Canadian, whose son has been at Aston Martin since 2019, but has yet to win a race.
- For months the 45-year-old had been answering questions about whether or not he will stick with F1, given his then Aston Martin contract expired at the end of the current 2026 campaign.
- But since then it has been mainly lows, as Aston Martin was outdeveloped by its rivals before making a horrendous start to the 2026 regulations, partly due to its uncompetitive Honda engine.
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- Alonso has been waiting his entire career to work with the man regarded as the greatest technical mind of his generation, perhaps ever.
- Alonso is regarded as one of the all-time F1 greats, and has created an iconic status over a career that dates back to 2001.
- "When I jump in the car, in free practice, I will see some people braking late in a corner, locking up the front tyres here or there, making mistakes there," Alonso says.
- I suggest to him that it was a typical Alonso drive, proof to those who doubted that he still has it.