Alonso on His F1 Future: "It Is More About the Regulations"
Fernando Alonso said a ninth-place finish was not enough to decide his future, as he wants Formula 1 rule changes and more combustion power.
- As his Aston Martin contract expires at the end of the 2026 season, 45-year-old Fernando Alonso stated his future depends on regulatory changes rather than car performance. "For my decision it is not really about the car," Alonso said.
- The Spaniard has been a vocal critic of current rules, calling them a "battery world championship" due to increased reliance on electrical elements in hybrid engines. He insists these regulations diverge from the Formula 1 he grew up with.
- Alonso secured a ninth-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix aboard his improved AMR26, though he remains skeptical of a repeat result at Monza. Drivability issues persist despite recent chassis and Honda power unit updates.
- Alpine's extension for Franco Colapinto last week closed off Alonso's most likely exit route from Aston Martin. The veteran faces limited options, appearing to choose between staying or retiring after 437 career starts.
- Regulatory tweaks set for 2027, including a return to more combustion power, offer hope for the "real Formula 1." Alonso believes development will eventually place his car among the fastest in corners despite current struggles.
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Alonso longs for ‘real Formula 1’ as he ponders future
Fernando Alonso said the latest Honda engine upgrade wasn't enough to convince him to return in 2027. (EPA Images pic)MADRID: Fernando Alonso's future is in doubt, and he has offered little to provide additional clarity.The Aston Martin driver, who has been one of the most outspoken critics of new engine regulations, continued along that path when he spoke with reporters this week."Unfortunately, this is what it is," Alonso said. "This is not th…
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Fernando Alonso longs for ‘real Formula 1’ as he ponders future
By Field Level Media Sep 04 (Field Level Media) – Fernando Alonso’s future is in doubt, and he has offered little to provide additional clarity. The Aston Martin driver, who has been one of the most outspoken critics of new engine regulations, continued along that path when he spoke with reporters this week. “Unfortunately, this is what it is,” Alonso said. “This is not the Formula 1 we grew up with. This is not the Formula 1 that we all wan…
The Spanish wants to contribute to the rules in the future, does not conform to the advance of Aston Martin and speculates that will continue in the Great Circus
Fernando Alonso may not want to continue his career under the current rules.
Fernando Alonso has been asked again this Thursday about his contractual situation with Aston Martin during the previous Italian Grand Prix. The Spanish driver has his future in the air and remains unconvinced to continue in Formula 1, but this time, without leaving too many clues, he has clarified that the reason he thinks of retiring is not solely due to the situation of Aston Martin, one of the worst squads of the grill today. "It has nothing…
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