Formula 1 News: Alonso re-signs with Aston Martin through 2026

Aston Martin has announced Fernando Alonso is staying at the Formula 1 team for multiple years, assumed to be 2.

On Thursday afternoon Aston Martin ended speculation about the two-time F1 world champion’s future with the team by announcing a multi-year contract extension for the Spaniard, tying him to the Silverstone outfit until the end of 2026.

“Securing Fernando’s long-term future with Aston Martin Aramco is fantastic news,” said team boss Mike Krack.

“We have built a strong working relationship over the last 18 months and we share the same determination to see this project succeed.

“We have been in constant dialogue over the last few months and Fernando has been true to his word: when he decided he wanted to continue racing, he talked to us first. Fernando has shown he believes in us, and we believe in him.

“Fernando is hungry for success, driving better than ever, is fitter than ever, and is completely dedicated to making Aston Martin Aramco a competitive force.”

“This multi-year agreement with Fernando takes us into 2026 when we begin our works power unit partnership with Honda,” Krack added.

“We look forward to creating more incredible memories and achieving further success together.”

“Securing Fernando’s long-term future with Aston Martin Aramco is fantastic news.”

Mike speaks after @alo_oficial agrees a new multi-year deal with Aston Martin Aramco.

— Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) April 11, 2024

“I chose when to go from a team, when to join a team, I chose when to stop F1. And I chose when to come back,” Alonso said recently

“Now I will choose what I do next year. I will not follow what others do, and they dictate my destiny. I will do it on my own. For good or for bad, this is the way I am.”