Evasive Alonso Teases Reporters on His F1 Future
The two-time world champion said he may race in the World Endurance Championship or take another role as Aston Martin struggles.
- On Thursday, ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, Fernando Alonso said there is "no urgency" to make a decision on his 2027 future in Formula One.
- Aston Martin's struggles and the 2026 car regulations prioritizing electrical power have frustrated the 45-year-old, who holds only three points after 13 races this season.
- Racing in the World Endurance Championship is an option, Alonso confirmed, while he is also considering taking on a different role within the Aston Martin team.
- Team owner Lawrence Stroll has spoken with other drivers regarding a potential vacant seat, a fact Alonso confirmed he is aware of during Thursday's discussions.
- Looking toward next year, the driver remains hopeful about regulatory adjustments, stating, "Next year, there is a step, in the right direction, hopefully," regarding improved driving conditions.
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Evasive Alonso teases reporters on his F1 future
After a disappointing season to date with Aston Martin in the new hybrid-era cars introduced this year, it was widely expected that Alonso would make an announcement ahead of the first race at the new Madring circuit. But asked if a decision was due, he simply replied: "Not soon." And when asked why he was continuing to delay, he added: "Because I think it's nice." The 45-year-old preferred to remain evasive and ironic on the subject of whether…
Fernando Alonso is 45 and a Formula 1 legend, who is perhaps driving a home-grand-prix in Spain for the last time this weekend. But only perhaps, because the old champion makes hints on the question of the future.
Fernando Alonso states that there is "no urgency" to take a decision on his plans for 2027.
Fernando Alonso states that “there is no urgency” to make a decision on what he will do in 2027.
Fernando Alonso still doesn't update his future in Formula 1 in Madrid. "Not soon" is the decision. Does he change to the Aston Martin Team Championship or to the WEC?
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