Lando Norris takes firm F1 retirement stance after Fernando Alonso extension
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 ...…
Lando Norris has stated he does not plan to extend his Formula 1 career into his 40s. This comes after Fernando Alonso confirmed he will continue with Aston Martin in 2027. Alonso's contract extension keeps him in the series.
Norris had recently been involved in a controversy where he called for a race ban for Franco Colapinto after a pile-up at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. He later apologized to Colapinto for his comments, and also issued a public statement to calm the online backlash that followed.
According to Motorsport.com, Norris has firmly ruled out extending his career into his 40s, unlike Alonso. There is no information on Norris's planned retirement age or when he expects to retire from F1.
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