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Inside Alonso's decision to contest the 2027 Dakar Rally with Aston Martin

Inside Alonso's decision to contest the 2027 Dakar Rally with Aston Martin

Great speculation has accompanied Fernando Alonso in recent months as he held back on confirming his future in Formula 1. Now it appears that not only has he been able to agree favourable terms with Aston Martin to stay on in F1 for 2027, but also persuaded the car manufacturer to back him in another assault on the Dakar Rally. Autosport understands that the deal was agreed as far back as ... Keep reading

Oct 7, 2026 · byAutosport
Fernando Alonso to contest Dakar Rally with Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso to contest Dakar Rally with Aston Martin

Great speculation has accompanied Fernando Alonso in recent months as he held back on confirming his future in Formula 1. Now it appears that not only has he been able to agree favourable terms with Aston Martin to stay on in F1 for 2027, but also persuaded the car manufacturer to back him in another assault on the Dakar Rally. Motorsport.com understands that the deal was agreed as far back as ... Keep reading

Oct 7, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Fernando Alonso builds his dream F1 circuit but Sergio Perez spots one major problem

Fernando Alonso builds his dream F1 circuit but Sergio Perez spots one major problem

If you were given the power to stitch together the greatest corners of global motorsport to create the ultimate Formula 1 track, what would you choose? During a recent stage appearance alongside his fellow drivers, Aston Martin veteran Fernando Alonso was asked to build his "dream circuit" by picking three individual sectors from the current F1 calendar. While the two-time world champion built ... Keep reading

Oct 6, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
“Even faster than Ferrari” – Fernando Alonso grabs Aston Martin’s best result of F1 2026

“Even faster than Ferrari” – Fernando Alonso grabs Aston Martin’s best result of F1 2026

Fernando Alonso scored Aston Martin’s best result of the 2026 Formula 1 season in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, beating Lando Norris to eighth position. The Adrian Newey-designed, Honda-powered AMR26 was more competitive than ever before, following its earlier struggles, at Sepang; Alonso and team-mate Lance Stroll both reached Q2, taking the 12th and 14th spots on the grid. Starting ... Keep reading

Oct 5, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Lewis Hamilton goes viral with Fernando Alonso verdict as fans hail "legend"

Lewis Hamilton goes viral with Fernando Alonso verdict as fans hail "legend"

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has drawn widespread praise across social media for his comments about Fernando Alonso's contract extension with Aston Martin. Ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, held in Malaysia, the Spaniard signed a contract extension with the Silverstone outfit that will keep him with the team until at least the end of 2027. Naturally, the two-time champion's ... Keep reading

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Oct 2, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Fernando Alonso reveals touching first karting experience with son Leonard at just two months old

Fernando Alonso reveals touching first karting experience with son Leonard at just two months old

Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has revealed that he took his son, Leonard, for a lap in a go-kart at just two months old. The Aston Martin driver opened up about adapting to fatherhood alongside his ongoing F1 commitments during an interview with Spanish radio sports programme El Larguero. Alonso revealed that his son, who is now six months old, has already been introduced to ... Keep reading

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Oct 2, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Lance Stroll: Honda F1 engine makes Aston Martin slower by two seconds a lap

Lance Stroll: Honda F1 engine makes Aston Martin slower by two seconds a lap

Aston Martin announced this week that both Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso would be returning for another season in 2027. Of course, only Alonso's future was in doubt given that Stroll's father owns the team. Alonso's two main concerns have been the sub-optimal nature of the 2026 technical regulations and the disappointingly uncompetitive AMR26, which remains in the lower reaches of the ... Keep reading

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Oct 1, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Lando Norris takes firm F1 retirement stance after Fernando Alonso extension

Lando Norris takes firm F1 retirement stance after Fernando Alonso extension

2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has firmly ruled out extending his motorsport career into his 40s, stating he has no desire to follow in the footsteps of Fernando Alonso. Alonso confirmed that he would continue with Aston Martin in 2027 in the days leading up to the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, which is being held in Malaysia. The contract extension will keep the Spaniard in the series at ... Keep reading

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Oct 1, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
The reasons behind Alonso renewing F1 contract with Aston Martin

The reasons behind Alonso renewing F1 contract with Aston Martin

It had been on the cards for a long time, but ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia it was finally officially announced: Fernando Alonso will add another year to his illustrious Formula 1 career, which will make 2027 his 24th season at the pinnacle of motorsport. Almost everyone in the paddock already knew that Alonso would stay, which also explains why Mike Krack repeatedly said he was ... Keep reading

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Oct 1, 2026 · byAutosport
"Whenever I watch TV, I think I would do better" – The real reason Fernando Alonso stays in F1

"Whenever I watch TV, I think I would do better" – The real reason Fernando Alonso stays in F1

It had been on the cards for a long time, but ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia it was finally officially announced: Fernando Alonso will add another year to his illustrious Formula 1 career, which will make 2027 his 24th season at the pinnacle of motorsport. Almost everyone in the paddock already knew that Alonso would stay, which also explains why Mike Krack repeatedly said he was ... Keep reading

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Oct 1, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Aston Martin retains Alonso and Stroll for F1 2027

Aston Martin retains Alonso and Stroll for F1 2027

Fernando Alonso has finally confirmed that he will continue with Aston Martin into the 2027 Formula 1 campaign, ending all speculation surrounding his future. For months the 45-year-old had been answering questions about whether or not he will stick with F1, given his then Aston Martin contract expired at the end of the current 2026 campaign. The double champion claimed it depended on which ... Keep reading

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Sep 29, 2026 · byAutosport
Fernando Alonso extends Aston Martin contract into F1 2027

Fernando Alonso extends Aston Martin contract into F1 2027

Fernando Alonso has finally confirmed that he will continue with Aston Martin into the 2027 Formula 1 campaign, ending all speculation surrounding his future. For months the 45-year-old had been answering questions about whether or not he will stick with F1, given his then Aston Martin contract expired at the end of the current 2026 campaign. The double champion claimed it depended on which ... Keep reading

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Sep 29, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Fernando Alonso's only goal in no-hope Baku: Save parts for F1's triple-header

Fernando Alonso's only goal in no-hope Baku: Save parts for F1's triple-header

Despite a wretched campaign with Aston Martin and its new engine partner Honda, or perhaps because of it, Fernando Alonso hasn't lost his biting sense of humour. "I pushed into Turn 15 and I locked up. So, a driver error there, and because of that we are not on pole." After keeping its powder dry for a big upgrade in Hungary, Aston Martin finally appeared to be at least competing for ... Keep reading

Sep 26, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll hit with Azerbaijan GP grid penalties for Honda F1 power unit changes

Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll hit with Azerbaijan GP grid penalties for Honda F1 power unit changes

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will start from the back of the grid at F1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after receiving grid penalties for fitting new Honda power unit components. Alonso and Stroll had already suffered grid drops earlier this year as Honda's reliability woes meant neither driver had any hope of sticking to the season's allowance of four engines. Aston Martin and ... Keep reading

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Sep 24, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Fernando Alonso explains future talks as F1's greatest circuits "killed" by 2026 rules

Fernando Alonso explains future talks as F1's greatest circuits "killed" by 2026 rules

Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso says he is continuing to push for better regulations as he mulls over his future in the series. Alonso is expected to continue with Aston Martin for another campaign, but has been sowing seeds of doubt in public because of his continuing frustrations with the 2026 technical regulations, which emphasise counter-intuitive battery management over ... Keep reading

Sep 23, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Gabriel Bortoleto opens up on Fernando Alonso's personality away from F1 cameras

Gabriel Bortoleto opens up on Fernando Alonso's personality away from F1 cameras

Audi Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto says his manager, two-time champion Fernando Alonso, is exactly the same behind the scenes as he appears in the media. Bortoleto is now in his second season in the championship, having made his F1 debut in 2025 with Sauber before Audi formally took over the Swiss team at the start of this year. During his rise through the motorsport ranks, the Brazilian ... Keep reading

Sep 21, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Guenther Steiner fires back at Mohammed Ben Sulayem over Fernando Alonso remarks

Guenther Steiner fires back at Mohammed Ben Sulayem over Fernando Alonso remarks

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has heavily criticised suggestions from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem that the governing body could help Aston Martin to retain Fernando Alonso in the championship. Amid a torrid 2026 campaign so far for the Silverstone outfit, Ben Sulayem stated ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix that it was "not acceptable" for the two-time champion to ... Keep reading

Sep 18, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Spurs and Villa meet in desperation derby and Andoni Iraola faces test on south-coast return Premier League top scorers: check the latest standings Chelsea have not won this west London derby since Brentford’s first Premier League season. Each visit since October 2021’s 1-0 win , Ben Chilwell the scorer, has been a draw. This season has continued the divergence between the clubs’ respective approaches, Brentford’s solidity and continuity compared to Chelsea attempting their latest reboot. Kevin Schade, after two well-taken goals at Bournemouth, will fancy facing a defence not yet attuned to Xabi Alonso’s configurations. Only one team has won a Premier League title with a defensive trio: Chelsea’s last title team, in 2016-17 under Antonio Conte. Alonso’s attack has been rather more successful, presenting another challenge for Jannik Schuster. Replacing Nathan Collins, the 20-year-old central defender had a tough examination from Bournemouth’s Evanilson on his first Premier League start , emerging with credit. For Chelsea, João Pedro has registered three goals and three assists, but doubts surrounding his fitness could lead to Danny Welbeck’s first league start. John Brewin Brentford v Chelsea, Friday 8pm (all times BST) Tottenham v Aston Villa, Saturday 3pm Continue reading...

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Sep 17, 2026 · byThe Guardian