Spanish driver Fernando Alonso reaffirmed his commitment to Fórmula 1 and dismissed rumors about a possible retirement at the end of this season. Aos 44 years old, the holder of Aston Martin took advantage of the break in the official calendar to comment on his physical and mental situation. The two-time world champion currently occupies the last positions on the 2026 leaderboard. Mesmo thus ensures that the desire to compete remains intact.
The declaration came at a time of uncertainty for the British team, which has not yet managed to deliver a competitive car under the new regulations. Alonso and its companion, Lance Stroll, face severe difficulties extracting performance from the current model. The veteran highlighted that his connection with motorsport is deep and began in childhood. Ele reinforced that the decision to stop will be based solely on your internal feelings of competitiveness.
Four-decade-old Trajetória motivates Spanish rider
Fernando Alonso detailed how his longevity in the sport is linked to the pleasure of driving, regardless of momentary results. The driver recalled that he began his journey in karting at the age of three, now completing 41 years dedicated to driving. Essa’s accumulated experience serves as a basis for his confidence amid the most difficult start to the championship since his arrival at Aston Martin in 2023.
The Spaniard’s career is marked by his stint with six different teams over 25 years in the elite of world motorsport. Ele debuted in 2001 and cemented his image as one of the most technical and resilient drivers on the grid.
- Minardi (2001): Estreia in the maximum category.
- Renault (2003-2006, 2008-2009): Bicampeonato worldwide in 2005 and 2006.
- McLaren (2007, 2015-2018): Passagens marked by technical challenges.
- Ferrari (2010-2014): Três world runners-up.
- Alpine (2021-2022): Retorno after hiatus outside the category.
- Aston Martin (2023-present): Atual competitor stage.
Aston Martin faces performance crisis with new Honda engine
The situation of the Silverstone team is worrying in the first four months of 2026, with the car showing instability on different types of tracks. The integration with the new Honda power units has not yet yielded the results expected by the technical department led by Lawrence Stroll. Alonso occupies 21st place in the world, while Stroll appears close behind, in 22nd place. Ambos drivers are still looking for their first points in the championship after the initial stages.
The scenario is one of internal reconstruction within the factory to try to mitigate the aerodynamic problems detected in the first GPs. The Spanish driver admits that the phase is complex, but reiterates that he does not feel the weight of age or lack of speed on the tracks. Ele highlighted that he feels happy during races and that the competitive environment still attracts him strongly. Para the two-time champion, the moment to stop running will be a difficult choice and will need to be accepted gradually.
Calendário of Fórmula 1 resumes activities on Estados Unidos
Após a forced break of five weeks, the category is preparing for the return of official activities on American soil. The cancellations of the Arábia Saudita and Bahrein stages gave the teams extra time for technical development at the factory. The paddock now moves to Flórida, where the Grande Prêmio of Miami will be held between the 1st and 3rd of May. The race takes place on the circuit set up around the Hard Rock Stadium.
Aston Martin’s expectation is to introduce the first significant updates to the aerodynamic package to try to get out of the last positions. Alonso sees the race in Miami as an opportunity to assess whether the time without racing was well used by the engineers. The Spanish driver will arrive at Estados Unidos under the spotlight, especially after his recent statements about his desire to extend his stay on the grid.