Overview

• Fernando Alonso said he is more likely to end his Formula 1 career after 2026 if Aston Martin proves competitive under the new regulations.
• He added it would be very hard to walk away if the team is not competitive, indicating he may continue beyond 2026 in that scenario.
• Alonso’s contract with Aston Martin runs through the end of 2026, when he will be 45 years old.
• Aston Martin has struggled in 2025, sitting seventh in the constructors’ standings with Alonso 14th in the drivers’ table.
• The team’s 2026 push includes Adrian Newey leading car design, a new factory and wind tunnel, and a works Honda engine, and Alonso says he is open to a non-driving role to help the project.