Fernando Alonso has lastly confirmed that he’ll proceed with Aston Martin into the 2027 Components 1 marketing campaign, ending all hypothesis surrounding his future.
For months the 45-year-old had been answering questions on whether or not or not he’ll keep on with F1, given his then Aston Martin contract expired on the finish of the present 2026 marketing campaign.
The double champion claimed it relied on which path the laws would take, as he strongly dislikes the new-for-2026 ruleset that has extra emphasis on electrical energy.
However Alonso not publicly committing was partly an effort to extend stress on F1, significantly as he’d held conferences with Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
So now has come the information that the F1 paddock anticipated: Alonso has signed a brand new cope with Aston Martin, which he joined in a shock transfer from Alpine for the 2023 season.
“I am very completely satisfied to signal a brand new contract with Aston Martin,” mentioned the 32-time race winner. “I took my time to make this resolution, however racing is my life, my ardour, and I do know I nonetheless have the pace and dedication to compete on the highest degree.
“I am dedicated for the long run with this staff and to serving to us succeed. I actually imagine in what we’re constructing: we now have sturdy management, unimaginable folks, companions and services.
“I look ahead to making extra recollections on the racetrack in entrance of the passionate followers. Their power creates an environment that conjures up me and is what makes our sport particular.”
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
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The Spaniard has endured an actual up-and-down journey with the Silverstone outfit, having made a blistering begin with six podiums in his opening eight grands prix earlier than two extra that yr.
However since then it has been primarily lows, as Aston Martin was outdeveloped by its rivals earlier than making a horrendous begin to the 2026 laws, partly attributable to its uncompetitive Honda engine.
Aston Martin sits tenth within the standings with simply three factors – all scored by Alonso – after 15 rounds and is simply forward of newcomer Cadillac.
The Silverstone squad has additionally introduced the extension of Lance Stroll’s contract, so he’s set for his ninth season at Group Silverstone after becoming a member of from Williams.
“I am very completely satisfied to proceed with Aston Martin for the long run,” mentioned Stroll. “I have been on this journey because the starting and I imagine we now have the assets and the folks to turn out to be a successful staff.
“There may be a lot onerous work happening at Silverstone with actual progress being made, and the dedication I see in each division is a large motivation for me.
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
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“I do know we’re on target, and my dedication is stronger than ever to assist us obtain our objectives.”
Group proprietor Lawrence Stroll added: “Lance and Fernando have been an important a part of our journey and we’re very happy to verify that they are going to proceed with us into the subsequent chapter for the staff.
“Having two drivers with their degree of expertise, dedication and information supplies great worth to the entire organisation.
“We’re right here to win, and while our short-term focus stays on bettering efficiency, I imagine we now have the world-class expertise we have to obtain our long-term aims.”
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