Alonso: I want to try out the new regulations on Newey's car.

      Fernando Alonso does not consider Max a rival in the fight for a place in Aston Martin, and is ready to compete as long as he feels strong and motivated.…

      Fernando Alonso: "I don't think Max can take my place – I have a contract for next year, but these are very pleasant rumors for our team.

      The current champion is sometimes associated with some other teams, such as Mercedes, Aston Martin and Ferrari, and the fact that we are on this list speaks to the good prospects of this team. I would be happy to see Verstappen as a team-mate, but it is highly unlikely.

      I have already said that I will compete as long as I feel fast, competitive and needed by the team behind the wheel, but my contract is much longer than my racing career – I will stay with this team for many years in a different capacity. And if we win the World Championship when I finish my racing career, I will still be proud of this project.

      I do not know when I will leave. I'm not going to yet, but I definitely won't race until I'm 50. I want to compete this year and next, when the rules change significantly, I want to try out these rules and the arrival of Honda behind the wheel of a car built by Newey. But after 2026, I do not know. I'll see how I feel.

      I'm very motivated right now, but I can't guarantee it for three or four years. Therefore, for now we have limited ourselves to the end of 2026. After that, we can have an honest conversation and decide what's best for the team."