Fernando Alonso Defends Aston Martin Amid Alpine Rumors and Social Media Abuse

On 24 June 2026 at the Red Bull Ring, Fernando Alonso denied Alpine rumors, called them “rumors,” and described the online treatment of Aston Martin as “borderline abuse.”

Aston Martin 'borderline abuse' slammed by Fernando Alonso

Aston Martin began 2026 with the AMR26 chassis and a new Honda power unit, deemed the grid’s least competitive package. After seven races the team has one point – Alonso’s P10 in Monaco. Roughly 1,000 staff work eight-hour days on development. Key figures include driver Fernando Alonso, technical director Adrian Newey, owner Lawrence Stroll, trackside chief Mike Krack, and Honda.

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Alonso said his “commitment with Aston Martin is beyond my driving time,” praising “right people” – Newey and Honda – and an “upgraded package” is awaited before changes. Mike Krack called him “too quick” to quit, and Flavio Briatore said Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly will stay, limiting Alpine.

Fernando Alonso shuts down Alpine move, labels Aston Martin negativity 'borderline abuse'

Commentators mocked the team’s lack of pace, creating memes Alonso called “borderline abuse.” He said the back-of-grid position makes it an “easy target” on social media.

Alonso slams ‘borderline abuse’ of Aston Martin – hints at F1 future

Keeping Alonso influences sponsor confidence, Lawrence Stroll’s investment, and the 2026 competitive balance. A driver change could reshape Alpine’s lineup and the wider F1 talent market.

Fernando Alonso retirement latest: Aston Martin responds to rumours

Alonso said he will decide after the summer break yet hinted at leaving F1 for another series, creating uncertainty. Rumors of an Alpine move clash with Briatore’s claim that current drivers will stay.

Fernando Alonso shuts down Alpine move, labels Aston Martin negativity 'borderline abuse'

• “I mean, there are always rumours, you know, and we've been very badly treated by the outside world. It's normal,” — Fernando Alonso, Driver, Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso shuts down Alpine move, labels Aston Martin negativity 'borderline abuse'

• “We are an easy target because we are at the back and there is all this social media and all these things and jokes that you can put on ourselves,” — Fernando Alonso

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• “As I said, my commitment with Aston Martin is beyond my driving time, and I believe in this project and we have the right people, we have obviously the best of the best with Adrian Newey, we have Honda.” — Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso Still Believes Aston Martin Can Win F1 Titles

• “They go Monday to Sunday to work eight hours to fix our problems. And the problems will be fixed. It’s a matter of time. I believe in the project.” — Fernando Alonso

Alonso slams ‘borderline abuse’ of Aston Martin – hints at F1 future

Aston Martin plans to debut an aerodynamic upgrade before the season’s second half. Alonso is expected to announce his post-summer-break decision in August. Alpine will confirm its driver lineup after the break, and the paddock will watch for any shift in Alonso’s affiliation.

Fernando Alonso shuts down Alpine move, labels Aston Martin negativity 'borderline abuse'