FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem seeks to keep Fernando Alonso in Formula 1
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 10:27 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has stated he will intervene to convince Fernando Alonso to remain in Formula 1 beyond this season. The 45-year-old Aston Martin driver recently signaled he is considering a move to another racing series or a non-driving role for the upcoming year. Alonso has voiced frustration regarding the performance of his current car and the impact of the latest technical regulations. Ben Sulayem, who met with Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll to discuss team improvements, described the potential exit of a champion under these circumstances as unacceptable. Alonso has recorded only three points through the first 13 races of the season. The FIA president intends to hold direct discussions with the driver to address his concerns and discourage his departure from the grid.
- •Fernando Alonso is weighing a shift to another racing series or a non-driving role next season.
- •The driver has accumulated only three points over the first 13 races of the current season.
- •FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem met with Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll to discuss performance issues.
- •Ben Sulayem plans to speak with Alonso to discourage him from leaving the sport.
- 11:08 AMESPN F1 — FIA boss hoping for changes to keep Alonso in F1
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem vows to keep Fernando Alonso in Formula 1
"FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said it wouldn't be “acceptable” for Fernando Alonso to leave Formula 1, and vowed to try to make the two-time world champion change his mind. Ben Sulayem's comments on Friday came a day after Alonso said he is considering racing in another series or taking a non-driving role next season. The 45-year-old Spaniard has been showing dissatisfaction with the performance of his team Aston Martin, and with the new F1 regulations that came into effect this season.
"FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem hinted he is pushing for Formula 1 engine rule changes which will help keep Fernando Alonso in the sport another year, saying it would be "unacceptable" for the Spanish legend to retire as things currently are.
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External links- ESPN F1Sep 12, 2026, 11:08 AMFIA boss hoping for changes to keep Alonso in F1
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem hinted he is pushing for Formula 1 engine rule changes which will help keep Fernando Alonso in the sport another year, saying it would be "unacceptable" for the Spanish legend to retire as things currently are.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 12:31 PMFIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem vows to keep Fernando Alonso in Formula 1
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said it wouldn't be “acceptable” for Fernando Alonso to leave Formula 1, and vowed to try to make the two-time world champion change his mind. Ben Sulayem's comments on Friday came a day after Alonso said he is considering racing in another series or taking a non-driving role next season. The 45-year-old Spaniard has been showing dissatisfaction with the performance of his team Aston Martin, and with the new F1 regulations that came into effect this season.
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