Rumors about Fernando Alonso’s future in Formula 1 have gained momentum, especially after the unsatisfactory start of the partnership between Aston Martin and Honda. At almost 45 years old, the Spanish driver shows urgency in seeking improvements that will allow him to compete for a title, something that may not be viable in the long term with the current team.
Recently, the experienced driver’s name was associated with a possible return to Alpine, his former team, now under the leadership of Flavio Briatore. The Italian businessman, personal friend and former team boss of Alonso during his championship successes with Renault, adds significant context to this speculation.
However, ahead of the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, Aston Martin’s track team principal, Mike Krack, expressed optimism when addressing Alonso’s stay at the team.
Krack recalled previous statements from the team, stating that “if you look back a season or two ago, we clearly said he’s here to stay.” He added that Fernando Alonso chose to make his final decision during the summer holidays, and the team is pleased with the driver’s stance.
The Luxembourg manager assured that both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will remain at Aston Martin if they wish. The team is extremely satisfied with the performance and professionalism demonstrated by the drivers, even in the face of a challenging phase in which the team is among the two slowest on the grid.
“We are happy with the drivers we have. They are with us in this and they also receive a lot of recognition for the way they are managing the situation,” said the Aston Martin boss.
Krack highlighted that pilots are the most impacted and exposed to this scenario, expressing his respect for the way they deal with the pressure. “I have great hopes that we will continue to work together,” he concluded. Asked whether Alonso would only have the option of continuing at Aston Martin or retiring after more than two decades, Mike Krack expressed his personal conviction that the two-time Spanish world champion still has enough speed to even consider retirement.