Fernando Alonso has signed a new 'long-term' contract with Aston Martin, choosing to stay with the team into the 2026 era. This decision ends speculation about a possible move to Red Bull. Alonso cites motivation from reuniting with Honda at Aston Martin as a key factor in his choice. The move gives the two-time world champion a final opportunity to settle unfinished business in Formula 1. There are also hints that Alonso could transition into a managerial role with Aston Martin in the future, akin to Niki Lauda's position at Mercedes.
🚨 | Fernando Alonso could move into a managerial position with Aston Martin in the long term. A role comparable to Niki Lauda's at Mercedes is not ruled out. [@formu1a__uno] https://t.co/8FhFGUC9em
Alonso locked in at Aston Martin for 2025 🔒 Thirteen seats still left to be confirmed 👀 #F1 https://t.co/0JVgF4XkLE
Fernando Alonso has penned a new deal with Aston Martin, ensuring he will drive for the team into 2026. https://t.co/u4i04jp4J0
By staying at Aston Martin into the next #F1 era, Fernando Alonso has given himself one last chance to settle unfinished business 🤝 Here's the factors behind his call to remain at Aston and what comes next ⬇️ https://t.co/4uy8ax34tM
With his decision to stay at Aston Martin into the 2026 era, Fernando Alonso has given himself one last chance to settle unfinished business in #F1. Check out our analysis of the two-time world champion's latest career move 👇 https://t.co/s5gJ4JCO45
Fernando Alonso has signed a new “long-term” contract with Aston Martin that ends speculation of a possible move to Red Bull Read the full story ⬇️ https://t.co/SvFF8Fpjtx
🗣️"Part of the decision to stay at Aston is because they are with Honda" Fernando Alonso says it is "motivating" to be reunited with Honda at Aston Martin from 2026 in #F1 ⬇️ https://t.co/SvszJlxEv9