{
  "id": 10716590,
  "title": "Alonso to stay with F1 team Aston Martin in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/alonso-to-stay-with-f1-team-aston-martin-in-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:12:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/09/1544187/alonso-stay-f1-team-aston-martin-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former world champion Fernando Alonso has confirmed he will remain with Aston Martin for the 2027 Formula One season, quashing retirement speculation. The 45-year-old Spaniard, who clinched back-to-back world titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006, will partner team-mate Lance Stroll for a fifth consecutive year. Despite Aston Martin's struggles this season, ranking 10th in the constructors' championship with only three points from the first 15 rounds, Alonso remains committed to the team and its long-term success. Alonso, widely regarded as one of the sport's all-time greats with 32 race wins and 106 podium finishes, expressed his passion for driving and his belief in the team's strong leadership, incredible people, partners, and facilities. Canadian Stroll, who began his Formula One career with Aston Martin in 2019, will enter his 11th season with the British-based team in 2027.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Former world champion Fernando Alonso has quashed retirement talk after confirming he will stay with Aston Martin for the 2027 Formula One season.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Motor Racing-Alonso extends contract with Aston Martin for 2027 season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/motor-racing-alonso-extends-contract-with-aston-martin-for-2027-season",
        "published": "2026-09-29T11:26:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Fernando Alonso commits for 2027 to Aston Martin, ending doubts over his F1 future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/fernando-alonso-commits-for-2027-to-aston-martin-ending-doubts-over",
        "published": "2026-09-29T14:11:31.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}