Fernando Alonso, a two-time world champion, has expressed his desire to remain in Formula 1 beyond the 2026 season. Alonso stated that he does not feel it is time to retire yet, citing his competitive spirit and love for racing. The 44-year-old driver, whose contract with Aston Martin expires at the end of the season, has had a challenging start to the year, with two retirements and an 18th-place finish in Japan. Alonso's passion for racing, which began when he was three years old, makes the prospect of stopping difficult for him to consider.
With Aston Martin struggling in the new era of F1 rules, Alonso may have limited options for a leading driver to replace him in 2027, and he may be reluctant to end his career on a low note. The Miami Grand Prix, the season's second Sprint weekend, is scheduled to take place on May 1-3 and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1.