Too old to race? The age myth Formula 1 is now having to question

Fernando Alonso, aged 44, is reportedly pushing for a contract extension with Aston Martin into 2027, prompting a broader discussion about age and performance in Formula 1. The article challenges the conventional wisdom that reaction time declines with age and therefore limits older drivers, with analyst Mark Hughes arguing that reaction time is essentially irrelevant to driving an F1 car at the limit. The piece suggests Formula 1 has long misunderstood what actually ends a driver's career, implying physical feel and experience may matter more than neurological speed.