Fernando Alonso weighs F1 future amid Aston Martin contract talks
ESPN F1 • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 11:58 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Fernando Alonso has clarified that his decision regarding his Formula 1 future will not be influenced by Aston Martin's performance this season but rather by his enjoyment of the current hybrid cars. His contract with Aston Martin is set to expire at the end of 2026, generating significant speculation surrounding his next steps. The team is targeting a major upgrade to improve competitiveness, but Alonso emphasizes personal satisfaction over team results as a key factor in his decision-making process.
- •Alonso's F1 future hinges on enjoyment of hybrid car driving.
- •Contract with Aston Martin expires at the end of the year.
- •Aston Martin plans a significant performance upgrade.
- •Speculation about Alonso's next move has intensified recently.
- 4:34 PMESPN F1 — Alonso has 'zero doubts' over Aston Martin car
- 11:58 AMAutosport — The key factor as Alonso weighs up F1 future
- 11:52 AMMotorsport.com — Fernando Alonso: F1 future decision hinges on rules, not Aston Martin’s performance
"Fernando Alonso insists his Formula 1 future will not depend upon Aston Martin’s performance over the remainder of 2026, but whether he can enjoy driving the current hybrid cars. The Spaniard’s future has become a major talking point in recent months, with his contract with the Silverstone-based squad due to expire at the end of the year. Aston Martin is banking on a major upgrade at ...Keep reading
"Fernando Alonso insists his Formula 1 future will not depend upon Aston Martin’s performance over the remainder of 2026, but whether he can enjoy driving the current hybrid cars. The Spaniard’s future has become a major talking point in recent months, with his contract with the Silverstone-based squad due to expire at the end of the year. Aston Martin is banking on a major upgrade at ...Keep reading
"Fernando Alonso insists he will not leave Aston Martin for another team next year, saying the main question hanging over his future is whether he enjoys driving the latest generation of Formula 1 cars enough to remain in the series.
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External links- ESPN F1Jul 23, 2026, 4:34 PMAlonso has 'zero doubts' over Aston Martin car
Fernando Alonso insists he will not leave Aston Martin for another team next year, saying the main question hanging over his future is whether he enjoys driving the latest generation of Formula 1 cars enough to remain in the series.
- AutosportJul 21, 2026, 11:58 AMThe key factor as Alonso weighs up F1 future
Fernando Alonso insists his Formula 1 future will not depend upon Aston Martin’s performance over the remainder of 2026, but whether he can enjoy driving the current hybrid cars. The Spaniard’s future has become a major talking point in recent months, with his contract with the Silverstone-based squad due to expire at the end of the year. Aston Martin is banking on a major upgrade at ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 21, 2026, 11:52 AMFernando Alonso: F1 future decision hinges on rules, not Aston Martin’s performance
Fernando Alonso insists his Formula 1 future will not depend upon Aston Martin’s performance over the remainder of 2026, but whether he can enjoy driving the current hybrid cars. The Spaniard’s future has become a major talking point in recent months, with his contract with the Silverstone-based squad due to expire at the end of the year. Aston Martin is banking on a major upgrade at ...Keep reading
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