Adrian Newey expresses confidence in Alonso's F1 future with Aston Martin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:33 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Aston Martin's Adrian Newey stated he is "pretty confident" Fernando Alonso will extend his contract with the team beyond this season. Alonso, who is 45, is considering retirement after a difficult start to the 2026 season for Aston Martin, which has faced issues with car reliability and performance. Despite concerns, Alonso praised Newey and emphasized his motivation to continue racing, but noted he needs to feel the adrenaline associated with F1. The team plans to introduce more upgrades at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix on August 23.
- •Fernando Alonso contemplating retirement after this season
- •Adrian Newey claims Alonso enjoys his time at Aston Martin
- •Team faces reliability and performance issues this season
- •Aston Martin to bring more updates for Dutch Grand Prix on August 23
- •Alonso expresses need for adrenaline in racing
- 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Adrian Newey makes ‘pretty confident’ claim on Fernando Alonso’s F1 future
"The two-time world champion, now 45, is contemplating retirement after Aston Martin’s poor start to the season
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