Overview
- Fernando Alonso has not committed to Aston Martin for 2027 and is understood to be waiting until after the summer break to make his decision.
- The Aston Martin AMR26 has struggled all season and Alonso said it was “the worst car and engine” after qualifying last and retiring in Barcelona, which intensified speculation about his future.
- Aston Martin is following a Newey-led strategy that concentrates resources on a major B‑spec upgrade expected at Spa that the team hopes will show whether the package can be competitive.
- Multiple outlets link Alonso to a possible return to Alpine under Flavio Briatore, but reports say talks are hampered by a financial disagreement and limited seat availability with Pierre Gasly contracted through 2028 and Franco Colapinto backed by team leadership.
- How Alonso decides will shape several teams’ plans because Aston Martin is prepared to offer an ambassador role and has explored other driver options, and F1 leadership has publicly urged a outcome that keeps Alonso in the sport.