Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has indicated his strong desire to continue racing in Formula 1 beyond the 2026 season, directly addressing previous speculation about his retirement. As reported by BBC Sport, Alonso stated at the Monaco historic grand prix that 2026 would be "hopefully not the last season."
This marks a notable shift from his earlier position, where he had suggested he would evaluate his future during the current year and that 2026 could potentially be his final campaign. Alonso emphasized his enduring passion for the sport, telling the event's official channel, "I love what I do. I love racing... At the moment, I don't feel it is that time yet. I feel competitive, I feel motivated, I feel happy when I drive."
Currently, Alonso's contract with Aston Martin concludes at the end of the year. His team has faced a challenging start to the 2026 season, despite high expectations surrounding their new works engine partnership with Honda and the addition of design legend Adrian Newey.
Source: BBC Sport