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'Very hard' to retire if 2026 car is not competitive - Alonso

'Very hard' to retire if 2026 car is not competitive - Alonso

Summary

Fernando Alonso, a two-time Formula 1 world champion, has expressed that retiring in 2026 will be difficult if Aston Martin, his current team, is not competitive by then. Alonso, who has struggled with uncompetitive cars in recent years, sees potential in Aston Martin with upcoming changes and hopes for success before retiring.

Key Facts

  • Fernando Alonso's contract with Aston Martin ends in 2026, and he will be 45 years old.
  • Alonso has mentioned that leaving Formula 1 will be hard if Aston Martin does not become competitive.
  • He has not won a race since the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix while driving for Ferrari.
  • Alonso's career has involved struggling with less competitive cars despite being a top driver.
  • He moved to Aston Martin in 2023 and took six podiums early in the season, though the team later declined.
  • Aston Martin plans to launch a car designed under Adrian Newey, a renowned designer, in 2026.
  • Alonso is optimistic about the team's future, especially with new regulations coming in 2026.
  • In the current season, Alonso is ranked 14th in the drivers' championship.
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