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Flavio Briatore Hints at Shocking Fernando Alonso Return to Alpine
Highlights
- Alonso’s Aston Martin contract runs through the 2026 season.
- Honda engine upgrade coming at Dutch Grand Prix after summer break.
- Adrian Newey joined Aston Martin as managing technical partner in 2025.
- Briatore says Alonso is satisfied and committed to Aston Martin now.
- Rumors of Alonso possibly returning to Alpine for 2027 season.
- Alonso could become first 46-year-old F1 driver since 1964 if continuing.
Flavio Briatore has moved to cool talk of Fernando Alonso returning to Alpine, insisting the two-time champion is content at Aston Martin and focused on the current campaign.
Alonso, 45, is weighing his post‑2026 options, balancing a potential extension against family priorities following the birth of his child in March.
Alonso’s Aston Martin deal runs to the end of 2026, with his next move yet to be decided.
Aston Martin’s year has been uneven. The AMR26 started with pace and reliability concerns, prompting a delayed upgrade push that only arrived by the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Performance has improved through chassis updates, with a significant Honda engine upgrade planned for Zandvoort after the break to consolidate recent gains.
A major Honda step is scheduled for the Dutch Grand Prix, targeting stronger qualifying and race efficiency.
Another factor is Adrian Newey’s arrival as managing technical partner in 2025. Alonso has long prioritised top machinery, including the prospect of racing a car designed by Adrian Newey.
Briatore says Alonso remains fully engaged at Aston Martin, citing momentum from recent upgrades and a clear focus on extracting results across the remaining rounds.
Briatore: “For the moment, there is nothing to say” about an Alpine return.
Alpine, where Alonso won both titles, has shown signs of recovery with podium form and an intensified development push, a programme linked to Briatore’s renewed influence and Alpine’s development war with midfield rivals.
Speculation persists about a 2027 reunion that would mark Alonso’s fourth stint with the Enstone outfit, though no talks are confirmed.
If he races beyond 2026, Alonso would be the first 46‑year‑old F1 driver since Maurice Trintignant in 1964, underlining his enduring competitiveness.
His decision carries market significance. Aston Martin’s Honda partnership and Newey‑led concept offer clear upside, while Alpine’s resurgence presents an alternative pathway into 2027.
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Visual Summary
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Alonso at the Crossroads
← Back to Alpine?
Stay With Aston →
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Family
Family
Age 46?
Decision Pressure
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Will Fernando Alonso make history at 46
with Aston Martin’s new Adrian Newey car—or
return for a legendary Alpine homecoming?
The grid awaits his move.
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James William covers the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, from the Rolex 24 at Daytona to sprint-race formats. His reports include prototype performance reviews, GT class battles, and pit-stop strategy insights for endurance-racing fans.
