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Lando Norris confirms early retirement plans amid Alonso's contract extension

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:49 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Lando Norris confirms early retirement plans amid Alonso's contract extension

Summary

Lando Norris, the 2025 Formula 1 champion, has stated he will not pursue a motorsport career into his 40s. This announcement comes following Fernando Alonso's contract extension with Aston Martin, which will keep him in Formula 1 until at least 2027. Alonso's decision was made public just before the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend in Malaysia. Norris clarified that he does not wish to follow Alonso's path of a lengthy career in the sport. The implications of these announcements might affect team dynamics and future driver lineups in F1.

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Key Details

•Lando Norris rules out extending his F1 career into his 40s.
•Fernando Alonso confirmed to stay with Aston Martin through 2027.
•Alonso's contract extension was announced before the Bahrain Grand Prix.
•Norris explicitly states he does not want a long career like Alonso.

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3:49 PMMotorsport.com — Lando Norris takes firm F1 retirement stance after Fernando Alonso extension

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2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has firmly ruled out extending his motorsport career into his 40s, stating he has no desire to follow in the footsteps of Fernando Alonso. Alonso confirmed that he would continue with Aston Martin in 2027 in the days leading up to the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, which is being held in Malaysia. The contract extension will keep the Spaniard in the series at ...Keep reading
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