He shock in it Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya came after a statement from Fernando Alonso at the official press conference of the FIA. “This will probably be my last race in Barcelona in the F1“said the two-time Asturian world champion. His future came to the fore again after a difficult start to the season, a few words in Miami that invited optimism about continuity and now an attitude that will mark the entire 2026. “I come to every race as if it were the last time,” he launched.
Alonso, at the official press conference.
Until summer, which usually happens in places like Hungary, Spa either Hollandit will not be known what final decision exists with Alonso. Yes, it does have, in case of renewal, the cards hello good If your intention is still to lead Aston Martin. The market is not going to allow many stars to leave or change teams, and the continuity of the main stars seems to be the trend except in extreme cases such as Esteban Ocon (Haas) or Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac)… As long as a figure like Max Verstappen do not decide to start a earthquake total.
Open options
I don’t know, I’m open to many scenarios
But it doesn’t mean that Alonso consider more possibilities. “I don’t know, I’m open to many scenarios,” he confessed to the official website of the Formula 1 in relation to his ‘Plan A’ of 2027 in which it would continue in Aston Martin. It doesn’t mean that it comes out or is on the market, but it does seem related to what he confessed. James Vowleshead of Williamsabout its pilots. “It would be stupid if they didn’t listen to an offer from a winning team,” he told the Spanish press with BRAND present.
If there is a gap, many will want to enter. AND Alonso It is insurance despite its unbeatable relationship with Aston Martin. “I’m happy with the team. I’m here to help the team and we need to sit together to decide what’s best. I don’t have any personal wishes or demands,” he said. He always seemed related to the future as an ambassador, but the Formula 1 is changing and You never say never.
Sainz and Alonso, in the last Grand Prix in Montmeló.
I am happy with the team. I’m here to help the team and we need to sit down together to decide what is best
The only request
Within this variety of options, it is certain that Alonso will continue competing in F1 or other categories, with the return to Dakar or look for a triplet in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in front. And the decision in the queen class to be able to help an Aston Martin that has a team destined to win. Although the times do not benefit in the case of the oldest driver on the grid.
“I am part of the team and we need to fix this situation all together. At this moment, the problem is not with the drivers in terms of competitiveness. Let’s fix other things first and the pilots will come later“, hill.
