Fernando Alonso to remain with Aston Martin in 2027
The 45-year-old Spaniard has extended his contract with the Formula 1 team by one season.
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Fernando Alonso will also drive for Aston Martin in Formula 1 in 2027. The two-time world champion is thereby ending months of uncertainty over his sporting future.
Aston Martin confirmed on Tuesday that Alonso will be part of the driver line-up for 2027. The extension is for one season. Lance Stroll will also remain with the team, meaning next year's driver line-up is settled.
Alonso said several times in recent months that he did not want to rush his decision. He left open the possibility of leaving Formula 1 after the 2026 season. In a statement about his extension, he made clear that retirement is not yet on the agenda for him.
The Spaniard joined Aston Martin in 2023. According to Formula1.com, his previous agreement ran through the 2026 season. Under the new arrangement, he will therefore remain with the British team at least until the end of 2027.
The decision comes at a time when Aston Martin is working on a long-term project with Honda as its engine partner and Adrian Newey as technical director. The new technical regulations for 2026 have changed the competitive order in Formula 1, meaning the team's performance played an important role in Alonso's deliberations.
For Aston Martin, the extension means continuity in developing the car and working with Honda. For Alonso, it offers an additional season in which to help build the project he previously said he wanted to complete. The contract extension does not show whether the team will be able to challenge consistently for wins in 2027.
Financial terms and further contract clauses have not been made public. The extension also says nothing about Alonso's career after 2027. For now, he remains the oldest driver on the Formula 1 grid, but his precise age during the races in 2027 will depend on the calendar and his birthday in July.
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The extension and the confirmed driver line-up have been reported by several public sources. Background on Alonso's previous contract and the Aston Martin project was checked separately; unknown contract details have not been presented as facts.
- confirmed Fernando Alonso will drive for Aston Martin in 2027. — This was reported by Cadena SER and AS following confirmation of the driver line-up. source
- confirmed Lance Stroll will also remain with Aston Martin in 2027. — AS reports that both drivers are part of the confirmed line-up. source
- confirmed Alonso joined Aston Martin in 2023 and his previous agreement ran through 2026. — This is stated in Formula1.com's overview. source
- confirmed Aston Martin is working with Honda as its engine partner and Adrian Newey as technical director. — The Honda publication mentions the partnership and Newey's role within the project. source