Aston Martin confirmed that Fernando Alonso will stay with the team for the future and won’t join other outfits.
The Spaniard will keep racing with the British outfit until the 2026 season. After rumors that he might join other rivals like Mercedes or even Red Bull, Aston Martin confirmed his decision to commit to the team, putting an end to speculations.
Team principal Mike Krack confirmed his excitement after the news, adding that the two-time world champion is “hungry for success”.
“Securing Fernando’s long-term future with Aston Martin Aramco is fantastic news,” said 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. We look forward to creating more incredible memories and achieving further success together.”
This is a developing story.