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Alonso Puts F1 Future on Hold Until 2026, Says Team Success Could Signal His Exit

The team is building toward 2026 with a Honda works deal, heavyweight designers, new infrastructure.

Overview

  • Fernando Alonso says he will decide next year whether to continue racing, basing the call on Aston Martin’s needs and performance.
  • He frames his current phase as a team-first mission, stating he wants Aston Martin to become world champions whether he is driving or not.
  • Alonso indicates a competitive 2026 car would increase the likelihood he stops, while a lack of competitiveness would make him likelier to race on.
  • He remains deeply involved in 2026 preparations through simulator running and technical meetings focused on adapting to the new rules.
  • Aston Martin has ramped up for the 2026 reset with Adrian Newey, Enrico Cardile and Andy Cowell, a new factory and a Honda power unit, as his difficult 2025 season leaves him 14th on 32 points and fuels speculation about future driver options.