Overview
- Alonso said in Madrid on Thursday that there is "no urgency" and that a final decision on 2027 is "not soon," keeping his options open rather than announcing a choice at the Spanish Grand Prix.
- He confirmed the World Endurance Championship is a real option and said he is also considering a non-driving role with Aston Martin if that would be the best way to help the team.
- Alonso has had a weak 2026 season with Aston Martin, scoring three championship points after 13 races and a best finish of ninth, which is a key factor in his deliberations.
- Drivers have criticised the 2026 hybrid-era cars for reducing driver involvement, and Alonso said he is waiting to see next year’s technical tweaks that F1 says will shift power back to engines.
- Aston Martin has examined plans for a lineup without Alonso and other drivers have been reported to be talking to owner Lawrence Stroll, which raises near-term pressure on the team’s driver choices and on Alonso’s timetable.