Overview
- Fernando Alonso said at Saturday’s Historic Grand Prix of Monaco that he hopes 2026 is not his last season and that he still feels competitive and happy in the car.
- The two-time champion is out of contract at the end of the year and has indicated he may wait until around September to decide on retirement.
- Aston Martin has not scored after three races, with two DNFs for Alonso and vibration from the new Honda power unit limiting running and comfort.
- Yahoo Sports reports more than half of the deficit comes from the chassis, and Adrian Newey says a late start caused by his arrival and wind-tunnel issues can be recovered during the season.
- Honda is viewed as the weakest engine under the 2026 rules and could receive extra development allowances known as ADUO, which would permit targeted mid-season upgrades.