Alonso suggests a possibility of remaining with Aston as their difficulties persist.

Alonso suggests a possibility of remaining with Aston as their difficulties persist.

      "Leaving the sport with these feelings wouldn't be ideal."

      Fernando Alonso has suggested he may prolong his Formula 1 career until 2027, even though Aston Martin has faced challenges at the beginning of this new era. The 44-year-old's contract is set to expire this year, and he confirmed that discussions with team owner Lawrence Stroll are ongoing. "I haven’t begun to think about the future yet," Alonso mentioned in Miami. "I've had discussions with Lawrence and the team—we had dinner last week in Monaco, but we didn’t focus much on what lies ahead. We’re in agreement on everything and are more concerned with the present." "At some point this year, around the summer or shortly after, I know I need to make a choice. I haven’t thought about it yet. I want to discuss it with my family first to decide what to do, and I’m feeling very relaxed about it." Nonetheless, he emphasized his desire not to leave under the current conditions. "Departing the sport feeling this way wouldn’t be ideal," Alonso acknowledged. "I wish to leave the sport feeling competitive, rather than as someone who has been outperformed by others and made errors." "If I keep racing, I believe the next season will be better than this one because the project will have a second year to develop." However, he mentioned his reservations about the 2026 regulations persist, even after the adjustments made in Miami. "This power unit and these regulations will always favor taking it slower through corners, as that allows for more energy," Alonso explained. "So, the minor changes may improve clipping slightly, but according to the team, if we returned to Suzuka under the new rules, we’d experience more clipping than before. It seems contradictory." He also cautioned that upgrades from Aston Martin and Honda won’t immediately enhance performance. "We've introduced solutions for reliability and vibrations, but nothing that boosts performance," he stated. "I hope the vibrations in the steering wheel decrease so that we can have a better race. It’s a gradual process." Even if he exits Formula 1, Alonso maintains he won’t completely retire from racing. "If I step away, I can still compete in other categories," he said. "I will keep racing in some form and stay connected to the team."

Alonso suggests a possibility of remaining with Aston as their difficulties persist.

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Alonso suggests a possibility of remaining with Aston as their difficulties persist.

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