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Alonso extends Aston Martin F1 deal through 2027

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Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso confirmed he will stay with Aston Martin for the 2027 F1 season, his 24th, ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. He cited a desire to avoid watching from the sofa, with team principal Mike Krack calling it a strong signal.

Fernando Alonso Aston Martin

How the sources differ

Formula1.com leads on Krack's 'strong signal' quote, while F1i and ESPN focus on Alonso's 'sofa' confession. Autosport and Motorsport.com provide detailed background on the long-expected announcement. The Race's social post adds Verstappen's praise. No official FIA document present.

Recommended first read: Autosport offers the most complete analysis of the contract renewal, including context and quotes, and includes an image, making it the best first read.

Coverage

Alonso staying at Aston Martin 'a strong signal' – Krack

Formula1.com ·

Alonso gives ‘sofa’ confession to explain why he is staying in F1

F1i ·

Alonso: 'No guarantees that '27 will be more fun'

ESPN F1 ·

Alonso hints at ‘surprises’ to come: ‘I want to find the limits of what is possible’

Racer ·

Fernando Alonso discloses true motivation behind Aston Martin F1 stay

Crash.net F1 ·

The reasons behind Alonso renewing F1 contract with Aston Martin

Recommended Autosport ·

"Whenever I watch TV, I think I would do better" – The real reason Fernando Alonso stays in F1

Motorsport.com ·

On social

[The Race] Fernando Alonso’s not quite ready to become a full-time F1 viewer just yet

r/formula1 ·

[Rory Mitchell] Verstappen on Alonso continuing with Aston Martin in 2027: "Fernando is a competitive animal, and I like to see that. I'm very happy he stays. It's nice to see Fernando in F1, and it's really nice to see what he's achieved and the drive he has at that age to keep going."

r/formula1 ·