Fernando Alonso links his F1 future to making the cars enjoyable to drive again

Fernando Alonso links his F1 future to making the cars enjoyable to drive again, tying his next steps at Aston Martin to whether the current generation of cars delivers the “adrenaline” he says he has lost. The two-time champion, who turns 45 next week, said ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix that he remains contracted to Aston Martin through 2027 and is “not moving,” signing what was described as a “multiyear” extension in 2024. Alonso criticized the team’s recent races in Britain and Belgium, where cars reportedly ran out of battery power on long straights. Aston Martin is bringing major upgrades for Hungary, including a package expected to address handling and performance, while an engine upgrade from Honda is expected later. Alonso said he believes Adrian Newey and Honda can still deliver a race-winning car, but emphasized enjoyment as a key factor.