Fernando Alonso: What comes after your career? / System 1

Fernando Alonso has been frequently asked about his age for some time now. At 42, the Spaniard is the oldest GP driver in the current Formula 1 field. However, he is still one of the fastest. And that’s why he won’t be hanging up his racing hat anytime soon. The two-time champion recently extended his contract with the Aston Martin team.

The 32-time GP winner will therefore compete in the premier four-wheel-drive class against drivers who are nearly 20 years his junior at least until the end of 2026. He explained his decision by saying he loves Formula 1 too much to say goodbye now. And when it comes to age, he often shows the benefit of experience.

This may also be useful for him after becoming a regular pilot. Because Alonso may consider staying at Aston Martin beyond his racing career. When asked the relevant question in his media group, he said: “Maybe so.”

“But I don’t know when I will stop,” the 2005 and 2006 champion quickly added. “I signed a driver’s contract. But if I leave a little earlier than stipulated by the agreement, then I will take a different role.

World Championship Standings (after 4 out of 24 Grands Prix)

the driver
01. Verstappen 77 points
02. Perez 64
03. Leclerc 59
04. Sainz 55
05. Norris 37
06. Plate 32
07. Russell 24
08. Alonso 24
09. Hamilton 10
10. Walk 7
11. Tsunoda 7
12. Oliver Bearman 6
13. Hulkenberg 3
14. Magnussen 1
15. Alboni 0
16. Zhou 0
17. Ricciardo 0
18. Okon 0
19. 0 gas
20. Bota 0
21. Sergeant 0

Builders Cup
01. Red Bull Racing 141 Punkte
02. Ferrari 120
03. McLaren 69
04. Mercedes 34
05. Aston Martin 33
06. Running Bull 7
07. Especially 4
08. Williams 0
09. Sauber 0
10. Alpine 0