Fernando Alonso confirms Aston Martin contract extension for F1 2027

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Fernando Alonso confirms Aston Martin contract extension for F1 2027
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Fernando Alonso has officially announced his commitment to Aston Martin for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The decision ends months of speculation about his future as he prepares for a 24th season in F1. The 45-year-old driver emphasized his ongoing passion for racing and belief in the team's potential, despite a difficult 2026 campaign where Aston Martin currently sits last in the standings with only three points, all scored by him. Alongside Alonso, teammate Lance Stroll will also remain with the team for the 2027 season. Aston Martin executives expressed satisfaction with the stability brought by the experienced duo as the team seeks to improve its performance moving forward.

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  • •Alonso to race for Aston Martin in 2027 season
  • •Current standings show Aston Martin in last place
  • •Alonso has scored three points in 2026
  • •Lance Stroll will also stay with Aston Martin
  • •Team aims for improved performance in future seasons
Latest Updates
  • 12:24 PMESPN F1 — Alonso, 45, extends F1 career with new Aston deal
  • 11:26 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Alonso Confirms 2027 F1 Plans as New Contract Signed With Aston Martin
  • 11:14 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Alonso commits to 2027 F1 season with Aston Martin
  • 11:07 AMAutosport — Aston Martin retains Alonso and Stroll for F1 2027
  • 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Alonso makes his Aston Martin F1 decision
  • 11:04 AMMotorsport.com — Fernando Alonso extends Aston Martin contract into F1 2027
  • 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Alonso extends Aston Martin contract into F1 2027
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Fernando Alonso has finally confirmed that he will continue with Aston Martin into the 2027 Formula 1 campaign, ending all speculation surrounding his future. For months the 45-year-old had been answering questions about whether or not he will stick with F1, given his then Aston Martin contract expired at the end of the current 2026 campaign. The double champion claimed it depended on which ...Keep reading

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Fernando Alonso has finally confirmed that he will continue with Aston Martin into the 2027 Formula 1 campaign, ending all speculation surrounding his future. For months the 45-year-old had been answering questions about whether or not he will stick with F1, given his then Aston Martin contract expired at the end of the current 2026 campaign. The double champion claimed it depended on which ...Keep reading

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Aston Martin announces that Fernando Alonso will continue with the F1 team for another season in 2027, amid all talks of an exit. Since the start of the 2026 F1 season, Alonso has been in two minds about his future.…

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