Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey has expressed confidence that Fernando Alonso will remain with the team for the 2027 Formula 1® season. Newey highlighted Alonso’s driving skills and his valuable feedback as key reasons for the team’s desire to keep the two-time world champion on board.
Alonso joined Aston Martin in 2023 and quickly made an impact, securing multiple podium finishes and ending the 2023 Drivers’ Championship in fourth place. Despite challenges faced by the team in 2025 and early 2026, particularly related to new technical regulations and power unit issues, Newey believes Alonso is enjoying his time with the team and expects their partnership to continue.
Fernando Alonso himself has confirmed that he currently holds a contract with Aston Martin and has no plans to switch teams. He remains optimistic about the team’s efforts to resolve ongoing car and power unit problems, placing trust in Newey’s leadership and Honda’s technical support to deliver a more competitive package soon.
In an effort to improve performance, Aston Martin introduced a significant upgrade package at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix. While the update showed some promise, the team acknowledges that further work is necessary to overcome the technical hurdles they have faced. Alonso has expressed confidence that these developments, along with ongoing collaboration with Honda, could help the team regain competitiveness.
Newey’s remarks underline the importance of Alonso’s role within Aston Martin, not only as a driver but also as a source of technical insight. The partnership between the experienced driver and the team appears stable, with both sides committed to addressing the challenges posed by recent regulation changes and power unit integration.
While the future beyond 2027 remains open, the current outlook suggests that Alonso’s relationship with Aston Martin is set to continue at least through the next season. The team’s focus remains on refining their car and power unit performance, aiming to build on the foundations laid since Alonso’s arrival in 2023.
