Lewis Hamilton praises Fernando Alonso after contract extension with Aston Martin
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Lewis Hamilton publicly supported Fernando Alonso's talent following Alonso's recent contract extension with Aston Martin, which will keep him with the team until at least 2027. This announcement came ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Hamilton remarked that many drivers cannot compete with Alonso in terms of talent, which prompted a wave of positive responses on social media. Alonso, who will continue racing at 46, has had a long career with several teams, but Aston Martin is currently positioned 10th in the constructors' championship with just three points amid car issues. The Formula 1 community continues to discuss Alonso's future and Hamilton's endorsement.
- •Hamilton praises Alonso's talent and commitment to Aston Martin.
- •Alonso's contract extends through at least 2027 with Aston Martin.
- •Aston Martin is currently 10th in the constructors' championship with three points.
- •Hamilton's comments have gone viral on social media.
- •Alonso continues racing in F1 at the age of 46.
- 9:06 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton goes viral with Fernando Alonso verdict as fans hail "legend"
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton goes viral with Fernando Alonso verdict as fans hail "legend"
"Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has drawn widespread praise across social media for his comments about Fernando Alonso's contract extension with Aston Martin. Ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, held in Malaysia, the Spaniard signed a contract extension with the Silverstone outfit that will keep him with the team until at least the end of 2027. Naturally, the two-time champion's ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton has earned praise from fans after backing Fernando Alonso’s talent following the Aston Martin driver’s contract extension through at least 2027
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 2, 2026, 9:06 PMLewis Hamilton goes viral with Fernando Alonso verdict as fans hail "legend"
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has drawn widespread praise across social media for his comments about Fernando Alonso's contract extension with Aston Martin. Ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, held in Malaysia, the Spaniard signed a contract extension with the Silverstone outfit that will keep him with the team until at least the end of 2027. Naturally, the two-time champion's ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 9:06 PMLewis Hamilton goes viral with Fernando Alonso verdict as fans hail "legend"
Lewis Hamilton has earned praise from fans after backing Fernando Alonso’s talent following the Aston Martin driver’s contract extension through at least 2027
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