Alonso delays Aston Martin future call

Fernando Alonso has not announced his Aston Martin future, with BBC Sport and Autosport reporting continued paddock discussion over his next move.

Fernando Alonso has not announced a decision on his Aston Martin future, with BBC Sport and Autosport both reporting continued paddock discussion about his next move. The situation remains unconfirmed, and neither outlet reported that any agreement or exit had been settled.

BBC Sport reported that FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said it would be “not acceptable” for Alonso to leave Formula 1 while he is still uncompetitive. Autosport reported that Alonso’s plans remain a recurring topic during Thursday media sessions, with attention on when any announcement might come.

Alonso, born on 29 July 1981, is in his 2026 Formula 1 season and has made 432 starts with 32 wins. The Spaniard sits 19th in the drivers' championship on three points, while Aston Martin has yet to score a race win or a constructors' title across its eight active Formula 1 seasons between 1959 and 2026.