Fernando Alonso is not expected to announce his future during the Spanish GP weekend in Madrid, despite the race’s debut in the Spanish capital seeming like the ideal setting for a decision. According to RacingNews365, the wait for the decision about the two-time Formula 1 champion’s future is expected to continue.
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Alonso’s contract with Aston Martin ends at the conclusion of the current season, and the team’s performance, far below expectations since the start of 2026, has fueled speculation about the Spaniard’s next steps. One possibility was a return to Alpine, but Pierre Gasly’s stay until the end of 2028 and Franco Colapinto’s contract extension through 2027 closed off that option.
With few viable options on the market, Alonso and Aston Martin are in no rush to finalize the deal. Obviously, the negotiations are complex and involve not only the duration of the new contract but also the role the Spaniard might play in the team after ending his career as a driver.
One of the possibilities discussed is a one-year contract with an option to renew for another season. It is also widely speculated that the team owner, Lawrence Stroll, will compensate Alonso with a salary increase after the difficulties faced by the team this year, while Aston Martin remains interested in keeping the two-time champion.
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Alonso himself has repeatedly stated that he intends to continue with Aston Martin and has shown confidence in the project with Honda. In Monza, the Spaniard said: “I 100% trust Honda. We just need to somehow shorten this process,” adding that he hopes the manufacturer will reach the desired level ‘in two or three years at most’.
Mike Krack, responsible for Aston Martin’s track operations, confirmed that the team is respecting the time requested by the Spanish driver: “We wait, respect Fernando asking for time to think and ensure he is in a good place. We are quite confident that we can find a good solution for the future,” he concluded.
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