Overview

• Alonso said he will leave his future open until next year, deciding after he assesses the team’s form and what it needs from him.
• He indicated he is more likely to stop if Aston Martin is competitive in 2026, but would find it hard to walk away if the car falls short.
• His driving deal runs through the end of 2026, and he says his priority is helping Aston Martin become world champions whether or not he remains in the cockpit.
• Aston Martin has ramped up for the 2026 rules with senior hires such as Adrian Newey, Enrico Cardile and Andy Cowell, a new factory, and a works Honda engine.
• A challenging 2025 has Alonso 14th on 32 points, two behind Lance Stroll, as speculation grows about future driver options, including pundit chatter linking Yuki Tsunoda.