Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso will continue with Aston Martin for at least another season after the team announced an unchanged lineup for 2027. The Spaniard’s contract extension ended immediate speculation about his future and means the sport’s oldest active driver will race past his 46th birthday next July. Alonso, who won his titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006, joined Aston Martin in 2023 and has taken eight podiums and two second-place finishes with them.
This season has been a struggle, however, with the Silverstone-based team having an uncompetitive car and a Honda power unit. They have scored just three points in 15 rounds, all from Alonso, and are 10th of 11. Alonso had been evaluating his position, saying in August that he would consider other positions at the team if they saw greater value in that, but he also had other challenges in mind, such as the Dakar Rally or having another go at the Indianapolis 500.
It’s just the motivation, the fun, what remains to be achieved,” he said. Lawrence Stroll said having two experienced drivers was of great value to a team with title ambitions.
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