Aston Martin Presses Fernando Alonso to Stay Amid Struggles

Aston Martin’s chief trackside officer Mike Krack said team wants world champion Fernando Alonso, 44, to stay after his contract ends at season’s close. Krack noted Alonso will decide “around the summer break” and that the team is “happy with the drivers.” The team sits 10th of 11, ahead of newcomers Cadillac, which has one point scored by Alonso.

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This season is Aston Martin’s first with a Honda engine. The car has been described as slow and unreliable, contributing to the team’s low standing. Alonso’s point is the only score for the team.

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Krack said the team believes Alonso is “too quick” to retire and is confident in his continued contribution. Alonso replied he has not decided, will evaluate options after the summer break, and remains motivated, feeling fast and enjoying racing. He reiterated his love for Formula One and his commitment to the team, regardless of future status.

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• “Fernando should not retire. He is too quick.” — Mike Krack, Chief Trackside Officer, Aston Martin

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• “Fernando decided that around the summer break he will take a decision, and we're happy with the drivers,” — Mike Krack, Aston Martin

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• “I have not taken any decision, I will wait until probably summer break, which is August, and after summer it's Zandvoort, Monza — I think around that time I will probably decide what to do next year,” — Fernando Alonso, Driver

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• “I will keep racing because I'm feeling fast, I feel motivated, and I love what I do, and I will not stop now, because I don't feel uncompetitive or I don't feel that I don't enjoy racing,” — Fernando Alonso

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• “I still love Formula One. I'm committed to this team also, so even if I don't race, commitment with the team and with the project is the same and still the same as what it has been for years now,” — Fernando Alonso

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Retaining Alonso could give the team technical feedback for the Honda engine, while his departure would leave Aston Martin without its point-scorer and could affect sponsor confidence. Media speculation about a move to Alpine, run by former Renault boss Flavio Briatore, highlights fluid nature of driver contracts in season where performance gaps are evident.

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Alonso has not confirmed whether he will stay with Aston Martin or consider a return to Alpine. Team’s next performance review will come after the summer break, with races at Zandvoort and Monza as potential decision points. Until an official announcement, his future and its effect on team’s development remain uncertain.

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