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.