Alonso Eyes F1 Racing Beyond 2026 Season

Fernando Alonso, the two-time Formula 1 world champion, has expressed his desire to continue racing beyond the 2026 season, stating that he remains competitive and motivated despite a challenging start for his Aston Martin team.

The 44-year-old Spaniard shared these thoughts during an interview at the Historic Grand Prix of Monaco last weekend, ahead of Formula 1's return to action at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend. Alonso, who began karting at age three and has spent 41 years behind the wheel, emphasized his passion for the sport. "I love what I do. I love racing," he said. "So the moment I have to stop racing, it will be a very hard decision and difficult to accept. The time will tell. I will feel it. At the moment, I don't feel it is that time yet. I feel competitive, I feel motivated, I feel happy when I drive. So, yeah, hopefully not the last season."

Alonso's contract with Aston Martin, which he joined in 2023, extends through the 2026 campaign, a year marked by major regulatory changes including new chassis and power unit designs. The team partnered with Honda for engines this season, but the transition has brought significant hurdles. Reliability issues plagued...