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Newey Reveals Aston Martin’s Real Chance to Keep Alonso
Highlights
- Adrian Newey praises Alonso as an “amazing driver” for Aston Martin.
- Alonso confident Aston Martin will improve car performance in 2026.
- Aston Martin struggled with new 2026 technical regulations initially.
- Alonso confirms he still holds a contract with Aston Martin.
- Major car upgrade introduced at Hungarian Grand Prix showed promise.
Adrian Newey signals Aston Martin expects to keep Fernando Alonso for 2027, praising the Spaniard’s value as the team navigates 2026’s rules reset after a tricky start.
Alonso, who joined in 2023, delivered immediate podiums in Monaco and Zandvoort and finished fourth in that season’s championship, establishing strong foundations.
The 2026 technical regulations blunt early momentum. Aston Martin’s initial package lacks pace, though a major update introduced at the Hungarian Grand Prix showed early promise.
Asked about retaining Alonso, Newey calls him “an amazing driver,” highlighting elite feedback, racecraft, and leadership. He indicates Alonso enjoys the environment, making continuity the likely outcome.
Newey: Alonso is “an amazing driver” whose feedback and execution elevate Aston Martin’s programme.
Alonso echoes that sentiment in Budapest, saying he trusts the process and expects measurable gains over upcoming events as solutions mature and correlation improves.
He adds that Honda’s power unit requires time to address issues, but integration work is underway and performance steps are expected as reliability and drivability targets align.
“I do have a contract, so I’m not moving!” — Fernando Alonso on his Aston Martin future.
Crucially, Alonso states he holds a contract with Aston Martin and isn’t considering a move, reinforcing stability while development continues. That stance supports the Alonso-Newey partnership heading into 2027.
The competitive task is clear: convert the major upgrade into consistent race pace, validate wind tunnel and CFD trends, and protect tyre performance across stints. Alonso’s assessment after Hungary underscores early gains without masking remaining weaknesses.
Hungary’s upgrade offers the first tangible signs the 2026 package has headroom.
If development rate holds, Aston Martin can rejoin the upper midfield and threaten podiums on layout-sensitive weekends, strengthening its case to meet Alonso’s expectations into 2027.
Visual Summary
Alonso: “I’m not moving!”
Still climbing with Aston Martin through technical upheaval and chasing new podiums
🏆🏆
Podium
Impact
Podium
Impact
2nd in Monaco & Zandvoort
⚙️🛠️
Rule Shakeup
Rule Shakeup
2026 regs hurt momentum
🔒 Contract Locked
Alonso staying put—for now
“He’s an amazing driver—his feedback and racecraft drive us forward.”
— Adrian Newey
2026: Will Aston Martin scale new heights?
ongoing…
Daniel Miller reports on Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends with race-day analysis, team-radio highlights, and point-standings updates. He explains power-unit upgrades, aerodynamic developments, and driver rivalries in straightforward, SEO-friendly language for a global F1 audience.
