Alonso’s Aston Martin Future Remains Unresolved as Team Refuses to Discuss Plan B

Overview

• Fernando Alonso remains publicly undecided with an Aston Martin contract that expires at the end of 2026 and has given no timeline for a decision.
• Aston Martin chief Mike Krack told journalists at the Spanish Grand Prix that he will not discuss contingency options and called the idea of Alonso leaving “so dramatic” that he did not want to think about it.
• Team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa said the squad will ‘wait and see,’ confirmed there is a Plan B, and stressed the team wants Alonso to stay while giving him space to decide.
• Multiple outlets report Alonso is weighing a switch to the World Endurance Championship with Aston Martin as an alternative to remaining in F1 or retiring, a credible option given his past WEC success and his age of 45.
• Pundits and insiders are split on the outcome with some arguing Alonso will stay because few F1 seats are available and Aston Martin values his feedback while others say the team should replace him; broader factors include Honda’s power‑unit form and next year’s technical rules.