Fernando Alonso has given an insight into how he is approaching his F1 future, with the Spaniard admitting that he does not want to “compromise” Aston Martin by committing for several years should his motivation levels change. Having switched to the team in 2023 – following a two-year stint with Alpine after his comeback to the sport in 2021 – it was confirmed in April 2024 that Alonso would remain with the squad into 2026, meaning that he will be onboard for the new wave of regulations. READ MORE: Alonso says Aston Martin ‘need to get used to’ not scoring in 2025 as he reflects on dramatic near-miss with protégé Bortoleto in Jeddah The 43-year-old appears as driven as ever when out on track but, when asked
A few months later, it was shocking to learn that Adrian [Newey] would be joining the team. When we met down to negotiate the deal last year, there were some things that were appealing. I’m not sure, though, after 2026. Season after season, I shall proceed. I’ll see how motivated I am and how I feel.
“Although I am highly driven right now, I cannot promise it for three or four years without jeopardizing the squad. We decided to continue until the end of 2026, and I believe that since then, my friendship with Lance and Lawrence [Stroll] has been amazing.
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“We can all sit down and have an honest conversation.”
However, I will remain with this team for many, many years in a different capacity because my contract is far longer than my racing career. I will be really proud of the project even if it means we can win a World Championship without me driving.
Aston Martin’s impressive start in 2023, when Alonso was a frequent visitor to the podium, has been difficult to duplicate in succeeding years. The Spanish driver maintained that he still enjoys the process of assisting the squad in developing and progressing in spite of this.
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“I believed I wouldn’t struggle for Alpine after I went.”
