Overview

• Team principal Andy Cowell says he has had no discussions with Fernando Alonso about retiring at the end of 2026.
• Cowell reiterates the team’s emphasis on its 2026 program, accepting a difficult 2025 to prioritize development for the new rules and the Honda works partnership.
• Alonso states that a strong 2026 car would likely make next year his last season, while a weak car could push him to continue longer.
• Aston Martin and Alonso share the goal of ending their spell together on a high, with Cowell describing a dream scenario of Alonso’s final race ending in victory.
• Alonso is contracted to race in 2026 and is heavily involved in simulator and configuration work to shape the ’26 car.