F1 CEO hopes Fernando Alonso remains in series for 50 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed a strong desire for Fernando Alonso to continue racing in the sport. During a recent interview, Domenicali stated he hopes Alonso stays with F1 for fifty years, underscoring the driver's significant appeal and cultural impact on the series. Alonso, currently racing with Aston Martin, faces uncertainty regarding his future as the team undergoes changes and prepares for a major regulation shift. The CEO acknowledged Alonso's importance, describing him as a 'hero' within the paddock, while also hinting at a potential retirement. Speculations are growing about a possible return to Alpine in 2027, as Alonso seeks a competitive opportunity.
- •Domenicali wishes for Alonso to stay in F1 for fifty years.
- •Alonso is currently with Aston Martin amid transitional changes.
- •Speculation surrounds a potential return to Alpine in 2027.
- •Alonso's appeal remains crucial for F1's global marketability.
- •The driver market faces uncertainty as Alonso contemplates retirement.
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"In a sport increasingly dominated by tightly controlled corporate PR and simulation-driven teenagers, Fernando Alonso remains the ultimate box-office draw. At an age when most drivers are a decade into retirement, the two-time World Champion is still the gravitational center…
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