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Fernando Alonso isnāt sure if heāll stay in F1 beyond 2026, but he already has a few options in mind that could even see him reconnect with some familiar faces from the grid.
Now 44, Alonso is nearing the end of his contract with Aston Martin, which runs out at the close of this season. He agreed to those terms back in April 2024, at a time when his previous deal was already winding down.
Alonso isnāt keen for 2026 to be his final year in Formula One, especially given how rough this season has been for Aston Martin so far. The teamās only race finish came from himāan 18th place in Japanāand their new Honda engine has been plagued by reliability problems.
Speaking ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, Alonso admitted he hasnāt yet discussed a new deal with Aston Martin for 2027. He also said he wasnāt too worried about leaving F1 if it comes to that because he sees plenty of opportunities elsewhere.
Alonso is still interested in winning the Dakar Rally, a race he got a taste of during a one-off appearance with Toyota back in 2020. He has also left the door open for another run at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he took back-to-back wins with Toyota during his brief stint there between 2018 and 2019.
A potential return to Le Mans could also include some familiar faces from the F1 paddock. While he hasnāt named any names, Alonso has said heās already in touch with current drivers about joining forces at an event that has always held strong appeal across the grid.
He told AS: āIf I continue racing, I think it will be a better season than this one because the project will be in its second year. If I stop, I can compete in other categories.ā
āThe Dakar Rally is a possibility. If I can win in endurance racing, F1 and rally-raid, [it] will probably be unprecedented. So, thatās very appealing.
Fernando Alonso is unsure if he will continue in F1 beyond 2026 and is considering various options.
Alonso is exploring options due to a challenging season with Aston Martin and uncertainty about his future in the sport.
Aston Martin has struggled with reliability problems, with Alonso's only race finish being an 18th place in Japan.
Alonso's contract with Aston Martin is set to expire at the end of the current season.
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āI might also return to Le Mans someday, so Iām not too worried about leaving F1. Iāll continue racing and remain connected to this team in the future in a different role.
There would likely be no shortage of interest from WEC teams if Alonso were to pursue another shot at Le Mans, including from McLaren. CEO Zak Brown has said that heād āloveā to have him drive for them when they make their expected return to La Sarthe in 2027.
The prospect becomes more intriguing given both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have spoken openly about their own ambitions to race there one day. And even Max Verstappen recently made headlines by suggesting his own tilt at Le Mans could still happen well into his forties ā something Antonelli says heād love to join him for.
Nico Hulkenberg remains another notable name linked closely with an event comeback; like Alonso himself, having already tasted success there when he won on debut for Porsche nearly a decade ago.
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