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FIA Chief Vows Alonso Stay After Spanish Grand Prix Meeting

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 2:05 AM UTC · How we work

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem vowed to keep Fernando Alonso in Formula 1.
He called Alonso’s potential exit unacceptable at Madrid’s New Economy Forum.
Alonso has only three points after 13 races in the 2026 season.
He is considering a 2027 switch to the World Endurance Championship or a non-driving Aston Martin role.
Ben Sulayem will meet Alonso after the Spanish Grand Prix to discuss retaining him.

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem vowed to keep Fernando Alonso in Formula 1.
He called Alonso’s potential exit unacceptable at Madrid’s New Economy Forum.
Alonso has only three points after 13 races in the 2026 season.
He is considering a 2027 switch to the World Endurance Championship or a non-driving Aston Martin role.
Ben Sulayem will meet Alonso after the Spanish Grand Prix to discuss retaining him.