Overview
- On Thursday Alonso told reporters in Madrid that a decision about 2027 is “not soon,” signalling he will deliberately delay any public announcement.
- He has tied his choice to next year’s rule changes that shift the 2026 hybrid-era cars toward more combustion power and could alter how much driver input matters on track.
- Alonso has openly said a World Endurance Championship programme is an option and that he may remain with Aston Martin in a non-driving role if that best serves the team.
- The specialist site TJ13 reports Aston Martin has examined preparations for a 2027 season without Alonso, reflecting internal contingency planning as his contract runs out at the end of 2026.
- The decision matters for Aston Martin’s driver lineup and Honda’s new works partnership, and it will shape whether Alonso chases more race wins or preserves his legacy by shifting to other motorsport roles.