Fernando Alonso Remains ‘Motivated’ As He Commits to Racing in Formula 1 Next Year at 46 Years Old

Fernando Alonso has confirmed he will continue racing in Formula 1 with Aston Martin in 2027, which will see him racing past his 46th birthday. The announcement was made on Tuesday, with Alonso revealing the decision was reached very recently following a brief five-minute conversation with team boss Lawrence Stroll. The 2027 season will mark approximately 26 years since Alonso's F1 debut with Minardi in 2001, though he acknowledged the current AMR26 has not been competitive this season.