The team principal Guenther Steiner has rejected the claims made by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem suggesting that the organization could intervene to help Aston Martin keep Fernando Alonso in the championship. The situation of the British team during the 2026 season has been complicated, and Ben Sulayem stated before the Spanish Grand Prix that it was unacceptable for a driver like Alonso not to be competitive.
In a reaction during an appearance on the podcast _The Red Flags_, Steiner expressed his disagreement with the support suggested by Ben Sulayem. “No one deserves to be anywhere; you have to work to be there,” Steiner stated, insisting that Aston Martin’s difficulties are an internal responsibility and not that of the FIA.
Around Alonso’s contract, which expires at the end of the season, rumors have emerged about a possible retirement or a switch to Alpine. The FIA president indicated that “a great champion like him cannot be allowed to leave the sport just because of the current circumstances,” offering help to the team to prevent this from happening.
Steiner emphasized that other teams, like Cadillac, are also going through complicated times and should not receive additional support just for being in a difficult situation. “Aston Martin can solve its own problems,” he concluded.
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