2026-04-27 09:01:59
Fernando Alonso has indicated that he plans to stay in F1 beyond the 2026 season.
The two-time world champion has suffered a disastrous start to the campaign in an uncompetitive Aston Martin car but insists that he is still “motivated” to extend his career into a 24th season.
Speaking at the Historic Grand Prix of Monaco at the weekend, Alonso said: “The time will tell. I will feel it.
“At the moment, I don’t feel it’s that time yet. I feel competitive, I feel motivated, I feel happy when I drive. So, yeah, hopefully not the last season.”
Alonso – who made his F1 debut back in 2001 – admits that it will be a “very hard decision” to give up racing because he has dedicated his life to the sport.
He said: “I love what I do. I love racing. I did my first race when I was three years [old], and I am 44, so 41 years of my life I have been behind a steering wheel.
“So the moment I have to stop racing, it will be very hard decision and difficult to accept.”
Aston Martin have suffered from problems with both their chassis and Honda power unit so far this season and Alonso conceded previously that it could be a long time before the issues are resolved.
The 32-time race winner said: “We still need to fix the vibrations. We still need to fix the power deficit. There are fundamental things that are still on the back foot, but it is not that they are watching TV right now. They are working flat out.
“We just need time, and we need patience to be here on track, because while the factory is bringing the upgrades, we need to keep working and racing every weekend with a package that is maybe not the best in competitiveness.”
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