Fernando Alonso says he will not let his Formula 1 future depend on Aston Martin’s performance this year. The Spanish star still hopes for better times for his team, especially with an eye on the announced upgrades for the Hungarian GP. If, on the other hand, the current F1 regulations for next year are not adjusted, the premier class might lose the two-time world champion: “I don’t dream of driving these cars at Spa and Silverstone more often,” Alonso says.
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At 44 years old, Fernando Alonso is the most experienced driver on the grid. As a result, the Spaniard is increasingly asked how much longer he wants to continue in Formula 1. His contract expires at the end of the current season, and with Aston Martin’s severely disappointing performance this year, there is much speculation about whether Alonso will still be in Formula 1 in 2027.
Aston Martin is bringing the first upgrade package of the season to the Hungarian GP. According to Alonso, however, his decision about his future will not depend on the performance of the British team during the 2026 season. “This year we started badly and I cannot base my decision for next year on performances that are not realistic,” he explained in Belgium. “I don’t think this is the true potential of the team. I think it is much higher than what we are seeing now.”
The Spanish star then mentions what does influence his decision about his further F1 career. “I think my decision for next year has more to do with the rules,” he said. “Driving these cars on circuits like Spa or Silverstone is not what I dream of for my future. So, we’ll see.”
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‘Expectations not met’
Alonso further admitted that he had hoped Aston Martin would get off to a good start in 2026. Among other things, the appointment of Adrian Newey as head of the technical department was a reason for optimism. “We had high expectations for these regulations, for Adrian joining the team, and for Honda and things like that,” he said. “So the expectations were very high and we haven’t met those expectations. At the same time, everyone in the team has taken that as a challenge, and they want to make sure it works. Hopefully, Budapest will be the first step towards better performance.”
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