Fernando Alonso's Racing Saga: To Continue or Not?

Fernando Alonso has suggested that he is still contemplating whether to continue his Formula 1 career beyond the upcoming season. The Spanish driver entering his 21st season in the sport remains undecided about his racing future. Despite a promising start with Aston Martin last year securing six podiums in the first eight races, he faced challenges against the dominance of Max Verstappen and Red Bull.

Alonso has not won a race in over a decade. When questioned about the vacant Mercedes seat during pre-season testing, he remained non-committal emphasizing the need to decide on his racing commitment in the coming weeks or after a few races. Alonso acknowledged the demanding F1 calendar and the allure of the new regulations in 2026 as factors influencing his decision.