Fernando Alonso will not retire. The Spanish driver announced his renewal with Aston Martin, not without suspense. Although the team’s confirmation only mentions 2027, Alonso’s contract actually includes a unilateral clause by which he can renew through 2028. And the Asturian warns that it’s very likely he will use it.
In an interview with Diario AS, Alonso has laid out the keys to his continuity in Formula 1. The two-time champion says the support he received in Barcelona was the key to regaining his energy, and he issues a warning: he is now so motivated that 2027 is most likely not going to be his last year. He has energy for several more years.
Alonso will earn the highest salary of his career
Fernando Alonso has finally made up his mind. The Spanish driver will continue in Formula 1 in 2027, racing for Aston Martin. At 45, the Asturian has signed a renewal. And he issues a warning: this may not be his last contract in Formula 1. In fact, the newly signed deal includes an option for an extension.
At 45, Alonso answers the question of whether it will be his last contract by saying, “no, I don’t think it will be the last year in Formula 1. I think so. I’m enjoying it now; I have good energy for travel, commitments, and marketing… I have more experience now and I organize myself better. I think I can keep going for several years.” The Asturian still has plenty of mileage left.
What is emerging is that Alonso has signed a 1+1 contract. That is, a fixed season, 2027, and a second optional year at the driver’s discretion, which he must confirm before July whether he stays in 2028. Although Alonso again stresses that “I will be with Aston Martin for a long time, we’ll see in what position. At the wheel or behind.”
Moreover, it seems that Fernando Alonso has signed a lucrative deal. Specifically, it is said to be between 38 and 40 million euros per season. A figure that, if true, would mean that at 45 years old Fernando Alonso has signed the best-paid contract of his racing career, also influenced by inflation.
Now what remains is that Honda rise to the level of his team, his driver and his chief engineer so that Alonso can again enjoy Formula 1.
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