Fernando Alonso eyes future endurance racing after his Formula 1 career ends

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Fernando Alonso eyes future endurance racing after his Formula 1 career ends
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Fernando Alonso remains focused on his Formula 1 career with Aston Martin but says he is open to competing at the Le Mans 24 Hours once he retires from grand prix racing. The two-time champion confirmed he has received invitations for various endurance projects, including potential involvement with the Aston Martin Valkyrie program or GT3 racing. While the driver recently pushed for development progress within the team following a ninth-place finish in Zandvoort, he emphasized that his long-term future in the sport depends more on upcoming regulation changes than on current vehicle performance. Aston Martin trackside head Mike Krung downplayed the urgency of contract discussions, noting that the 2027 season does not begin until next March. Alonso intends to continue his current F1 commitments while keeping his options for future sports car competition open.

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  • Fernando Alonso confirms F1 remains his current priority over endurance racing.
  • The driver suggests he may race the Aston Martin Valkyrie at Le Mans post-F1.
  • Alonso describes dissatisfaction with current F1 regulations and hopes for future changes.
  • Team official Mike Krung indicates no immediate pressure to finalize long-term driver contracts.
  • Aston Martin aims to improve chassis and engine development ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
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Fernando Alonso has not closed the door at the prospect of racing Aston Martin GT3 or even the Valkyrie in Le Mans 24 Hours, but all after F1. The chassis step in Hungary and Netherlands, while the engine step in…

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