Overview

• Fernando Alonso said he is more likely to stop at the end of 2026 if Aston Martin proves competitive, and less likely to quit if it does not.
• His contract with Aston Martin expires after 2026, by which time he will be 45, and he described the call as one he will finalize next year.
• Aston Martin has targeted the regulation overhaul as a reset, pairing Adrian Newey’s technical leadership with a works Honda power unit.
• The team’s 2025 form has lagged, sitting seventh in the constructors’ standings with Alonso 14th in the drivers’ table.
• Alonso signaled openness to a non-driving role to support the project, as some commentators voice skepticism he would retire if a front-running car arrives.