Fernando Alonso has made it clear that his future 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 hybrid vehicles. With his contract with the Silverstone team expiring at the end of the year, speculation about his continuity has intensified.
Aston Martin hopes that a significant update to the vehicle, which will be presented during the Hungarian Grand Prix, can persuade Alonso to renew. The team has had a disastrous start to the new season, with a heavy and unreliable car that has not been able to reflect the real potential.
Despite positive expectations, Alonso has reiterated that his future is not tied to the vehicle updates. ‘My decision is not based on this year’s performance. We started off on the wrong foot and we cannot base our plans on a performance that is not realistic,’ the driver commented during a press conference in Spa.
This situation has led Alonso to focus more on the evolution of the rules than on the team itself. ‘My future will depend on whether F1 can make cars more enjoyable to drive,’ he added, emphasizing his vision for the coming seasons and his desire to compete beyond the age of 45.
Alonso has expressed disappointment with the start of his year with Aston Martin, although he is hopeful that the weekend in Hungary could mark a turning point for the team. ‘We had high expectations for this regulatory cycle and for the arrival of Adrian Newey and Honda. The truth is that we have not fulfilled expectations,’ he concluded.
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