Fernando Alonso has made it clear that his future trajectory in Formula 1 will not depend on Aston Martin’s performance during the rest of the 2026 season, but on his ability to enjoy the current vehicles with hybrid technology.
With his contract with the British team about to expire at the end of the year, the future of the Spanish driver has become a hot topic. Aston Martin hopes that the improvements they will present at the Hungarian Grand Prix will change their situation, after a start to the season that has been very disappointing for the team.
In statements in Spa, Alonso reiterated that changes in the vehicle will not influence his decision, emphasizing the importance of starting from scratch with the new regulations. ‘My decision for next year is not based on this season’s performance; this year we started poorly and the real potential of Aston Martin cannot be assessed,’ he stated.
The driver expressed that now his decision is based on the direction Formula 1 is taking regarding fun and driving experience. Additionally, he expressed that the high expectations surrounding the new regulations and the arrival of Adrian Newey and Honda have led to disappointment after a season start that has been below expectations.
Alonso hopes that the Hungarian Grand Prix will mark a turning point for the team and trusts that the improvements will bring positive results. ‘Everyone in the team sees this challenge as an opportunity and we hope that Budapest will be the first step towards recovery,’ he concluded.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI