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FIA President says Fernando Alonso will continue racing in F1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

FIA President says Fernando Alonso will continue racing in F1

Summary

At the inaugural 2026 Madrid Grand Prix, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem claimed that Fernando Alonso has committed to remain in Formula 1. Alonso, who faced a disappointing qualifying session starting from 17th, has struggled this season, currently sitting 19th in the Drivers' Championship with only three points. Despite a challenging season marked by technical issues at Aston Martin, where the new Honda power unit failed to deliver expected results, it appears Alonso will persevere, hoping for future improvements amid ongoing frustrations with current technical regulations. Fans and observers await further announcements to confirm the team's direction leading into the rest of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Ben Sulayem states Alonso promised to continue in F1.
•Alonso starts 17th in Madrid after a poor qualifying session.
•He currently ranks 19th in the Drivers' Championship with three points.
•Alonso's performance issues stem from technical struggles at Aston Martin.
•Frustrations with new regulations impact Alonso's driving experience.

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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Alonso Is Staying in F1: “He Promised Me Today,” Reveals FIA President

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The Formula 1 paddock at the inaugural 2026 Madrid Grand Prix was completely dominated by one massive question: is 44-year-old Fernando Alonso finally ready to walk away from the sport? After a disastrous qualifying session that saw the two-time World…
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