Alonso says 2027 decision will not come soon

Fernando Alonso says a decision on his Formula 1 future beyond the 2026 season will not come soon, as the two-time world champion weighs whether to continue racing for Aston Martin or move into a different role with the team. Speaking ahead of the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit in Madrid, the 45-year-old gave a characteristically brief answer when asked when an announcement could be expected. Not soon, he said. Alonso's contract with Aston Martin expires at the end of the 2026 season, leaving his future firmly in his own hands. He has repeatedly linked his decision to the driving experience offered by the current generation of cars, which he has criticized throughout the year. I think the current cars, as I said many times, are not the best cars to drive and to enjoy, Alonso said in Madrid. He expressed hope that the new technical regulations arriving in 2027 represent a step in the right direction, and said he wants to understand how the new rules will affect the racing and the feeling behind the wheel before committing. Crucially, Alonso indicated that staying with Aston Martin does not necessarily mean staying in the cockpit.