Our verdict on Alonso deciding to stay in F1

Fernando Alonso has signed a new Formula 1 contract with Aston Martin-Honda for the 2027 season, despite a largely fruitless 2026 campaign with the team. Analysts at The Race suggest Alonso, now in his mid-40s, is unlikely to contend for another championship, with his best hope being a significant performance jump under F1's new regulations. If progress is sufficient, Alonso could potentially extend his stay into 2028, with his primary goal now being to achieve at least one more notable race win.