The Aston Martin Method 1 workforce on Thursday introduced that star driver Fernando Alonso has signed a brand new multi-year take care of the squad.
The information ends hypothesis that Alonso would possibly retire once more from F1 after the present season or maybe even be a part of Mercedes-Benz AMG which remains to be on the look out for a driver to switch Lewis Hamilton, who joins Ferrari subsequent season.
“There was a lot stated and written about my future in Method 1 previously few months, however as we speak I am delighted to announce that I am right here to stick with Aston Martin Aramco in a multi-year settlement,” Alonso stated in a press release.
The double world champion, who is popping 43 this yr, is probably the most skilled driver on the grid, having made 381 begins. His efficiency hasn’t tapered, although. Since becoming a member of Aston Martin in 2023, he managed six podium finishes throughout the primary eight races of that season.
His new deal ensures he’ll nonetheless be with the workforce in 2026 when a brand new period that includes new energy models and extra automakers arrives. Within the case of Aston Martin, the 2026 season will see a change from Mercedes to Honda for the provision of energy models.
Alonso’s teammate at Aston Martin is Lance Stroll, son of Aston Martin Chairman Lawrence Stroll. No particulars on any change to his future presence on the squad has been introduced.
Alonso lately has additionally dabbled exterior of F1. The spotlight was with Toyota within the World Endurance Championship in the course of the 2018 and 2019 seasons, every time successful general on the 2024 Hours of Le Mans. He additionally raced with McLaren’s IndyCar workforce within the Indy 500 in 2017 and 2020 in a quest to achieve motorsports’ triple crown (wins on the Monaco Grand Prix, 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indy 500), although did not discover a lot success there.