By Le Figaro with AFP
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Fernando Alonso Kim Kyung-Hoon / REUTERS
After more than 20 years of career in F1, Fernando Alonso continues the adventure. At Aston Martin since 2023, he will stay there until 2026.
Double 2005-2006 Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso has extended his contract at least until the end of 2026 with Aston Martin, the team announced on Thursday, putting an end to rumors of the Spaniard’s departure.
“This multi-year agreement with Fernando (whose contract ended at the end of 2024, editor’s note) takes us until the end of 2026”a year which will mark the start of new technical regulations and the arrival of Honda as Aston Martin’s engine supplier, declared Mike Krack, the team’s boss.
We can imagine flying until 48, 49 or even 50 years old
Fernando Alonso
The announcement comes as the 42-year-old Spanish veteran was at the center of rumors that he was leaving to join other teams, such as reigning world champion Red Bull and eight-time champion Mercedes, instead. of its star Lewis Hamilton who will join Ferrari next year.
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Where will the forty-year-old stop? “A few years ago, I would have said that 41 or 42 was the age limit (to race in F1, editor’s note) but after seeing last year my motivation and my good performances, I thought that I could race for a few more years (…) if we remain motivated and committed, we can imagine racing until the age of 48, 49 or even 50”he declared in mid-February.
