Fernando Alonso hints at retirement after Barcelona Grand Prix
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Fernando Alonso stated that the upcoming race at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix may be his last Formula 1 appearance in Barcelona, explaining that the event will not take place again until 2028. The two-time champion acknowledged he has yet to decide on continuing his career, as he currently struggles for competitiveness in his Aston Martin car. Alonso said he feels at peace with his career achievements but lamented his recent lack of competitiveness. He will make a decision regarding his future racing commitments after the summer months.
- •Alonso indicated this may be his last race in Barcelona.
- •The Barcelona Grand Prix will be held every two years from 2027.
- •Alonso has just one point this season and is currently 18th out of 22 drivers.
- •He expressed contentment with his career despite recent performance struggles.
- •A decision on his future racing plans will come after the summer.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso suggests F1 career will end after 2027 season if not before
- 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso signals he is nearing end of F1 career in his likely farewell to Barcelona
"Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has signaled he is near the end of his career after saying Sunday's race will likely be his last in Barcelona. The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, the new name for the race held outside Barcelona, won’t be staged in 2027 as it starts being held every two years. “It is probably going to be my last Barcelona race in Formula 1,” the 44-year-old Alonso told reporters at the track on Thursday.
"Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso is set to retire from the sport by the end of 2027, if not before. This is the last Barcelona race until 2028 given it will rotate with Spa in Belgium from next year.
"Ahead of his home race, Fernando Alonso has reflected on how long he will continue racing in F1.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:10 PMAlonso suggests F1 career will end after 2027 season if not before
Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso is set to retire from the sport by the end of 2027, if not before. This is the last Barcelona race until 2028 given it will rotate with Spa in Belgium from next year.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 1:47 PMAlonso signals he is nearing end of F1 career in his likely farewell to Barcelona
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has signaled he is near the end of his career after saying Sunday's race will likely be his last in Barcelona. The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, the new name for the race held outside Barcelona, won’t be staged in 2027 as it starts being held every two years. “It is probably going to be my last Barcelona race in Formula 1,” the 44-year-old Alonso told reporters at the track on Thursday.
- Formula1.com—‘This is probably my last Barcelona race in F1’ – Alonso
Ahead of his home race, Fernando Alonso has reflected on how long he will continue racing in F1.
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