Fernando Alonso, a two-time world champion, has expressed his desire to continue racing in Formula 1 beyond the 2026 season, stating that he still feels competitive and motivated. Alonso's current contract with Aston Martin is set to expire at the end of the season, and he has been forced to retire from the first two races before finishing 18th at the Japanese Grand Prix.
When asked about his future, Alonso said, "The time will tell. I will feel it...
At the moment, I don't feel it's that time yet. I feel competitive, I feel motivated, I feel happy when I drive." The Spaniard has been racing for 41 years, starting from the age of three, and finds the prospect of stopping difficult to accept. Aston Martin has had a disappointing start to the 2026 season, failing to score a point in the first three race weekends, which may limit their options for a leading driver to replace Alonso in 2027.
Alonso's reluctance to end his career on a low note may lead to him staying in F1 beyond 2026.