Fernando Alonso makes F1 retirement stance clear ahead of 2026 ‘opportunity’
Fernando Alonso, 45, drops fresh retirement hint
- Fernando Alonso, a two-time F1 world champion, has indicated he might retire from Formula One at the end of the 2026 season if Aston Martin proves competitive.
- His contract with Aston Martin concludes at the end of the 2026 season, which marks the introduction of new F1 regulations.
- Aston Martin views the 2026 season as a significant opportunity to challenge for podiums, race wins, and world championships, especially with Adrian Newey leading car design.
- Alonso stated that if the team is competitive, it would be an ideal moment to conclude his career, but if they are not, he would find it difficult to give up without trying again.
- He expressed confidence in Aston Martin's potential to win a world championship in the future, seeing 2026 as a “reset” opportunity to close the gap to frontrunners.