Alonso signals he is nearing end of F1 career in his likely farewell to Barcelona
Alonso said he is at peace with his career, but his poor form and Barcelona’s new two-year schedule make another appearance unlikely.
- Two-Time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso told reporters on Thursday that Sunday's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will likely be his last race at the circuit.
- The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will not be staged in 2027 as it shifts to a biennial schedule, with the next race occurring in 2028.
- With only one point this season, the 44-year-old Spaniard, a two-time world champion in 2005 and 2006, ranks 18th while struggling with Aston Martin's car performance.
- Alonso clarified he is not announcing his retirement but will decide after the summer whether to continue racing next season.
- While noting "the hardest thing is to not win races," Alonso said he remains "at peace" with his career, having achieved far more than he dreamed as a child.
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Alonso has previously said he wants to continue his career.
Fernando Alonso was already racing in Formula 1 when many of today's competitors were not yet born. Now, his departure from the motorsport royal class is indicated.
When Fernando Alonso debuted in Formula One in 2001, eight of his current competitors were not yet born. A farewell mood is now coming up around the Spaniard.
Alonso hints at F1 retirement, says Barcelona-Catalunya GP could be his last in Spain
Alonso is an icon of Spanish sports thanks to his world championships in 2005 and 2006, and he has remained one of the series’ best drivers, even though he has never had the car to match his skills for several years.
Spanish driver Fernando Alonso: "Probably this is my last race in Barcelona" celebrated in the circuit of Montmeló.
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