Fernando Alonso has committed to racing for Aston Martin for at least another year, saying he still feels fast and believes he has more to give. The 45-year-old, who made his F1 debut in 2001, says racing remains central to his life and he would struggle to watch from home while still believing he could outperform other drivers.

Alonso has weighed his own form against Aston Martin’s poor competitiveness and his concerns about Formula 1’s 2026 hybrid rules. He points to a ninth-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix, where he held off faster cars, but says performances away from the podium often go unnoticed. The new engines split power nearly equally between combustion and electricity; drivers have criticised energy running low before corners and demanding turns being used to recharge batteries.