Fernando Alonso makes his Aston Martin F1 decision

Fernando Alonso has announced his return to Formula 1 for another season with Aston Martin, putting an end to months of speculation regarding his future. At 45 years old, Alonso, who has achieved great success throughout his career, will continue to compete in the sport. Aston Martin announced that both Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll will be back for the upcoming season.

Despite the team's struggles this year, Alonso's decision to stay on board is a strong indication of his trust in the organization. The 2026 season has been challenging for Aston Martin, with vibrations from the Honda power unit causing damage to the car and creating safety hazards for Alonso and Stroll during races. Although upgrades have been made to improve the car's performance, Alonso and Stroll remain at the back of the grid, struggling with reliability issues.

This year, Alonso has only managed to score three points, his lowest total since his debut season in 2001, and he has also retired from six races, marking the highest number of retirements in a single season since 2018. Despite these setbacks, Alonso remains enthusiastic about Formula 1 and his passion for the sport remains strong. "It is my life," he stated in a video message.