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Aston Martin F1's Fernando Alonso weighs in on his future in the sport ahead of the 2026 Azerbaijan GP.
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Alonso urges F1 and FIA to learn from “good and bad” of 2026 races as future remains uncertain

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

As questions continue to surround Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso’s future in the sport, the two-time World Champion addressed several areas where he believes Formula 1 needs to improve. While the Spaniard is expected to remain with the team for another year, Aston Martin and Honda’s struggles, alongside his own views on the 2026 regulations, have…

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Ben Sulayem calls for action over Honda’s F1 struggles as Laurent Mekies, Toto Wolff and Honda respond to possible further support
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Ben Sulayem calls for action as Honda’s F1 struggles spark fresh debate

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein07 mins

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s suggestion that Formula 1 (F1) could explore further ways to help Honda and Aston Martin improve their competitiveness has prompted responses from some of the sport’s leading figures. Ben Sulayem linked the situation directly to Fernando Alonso’s future, arguing that the two-time World Champion should not feel forced to leave…

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2026 F1 Spanish GP drivers Madring problems
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F1 drivers agree Madring needs changes for better racing after “boring” 2026 Spanish GP

Antonina Jaromin016 mins

F1 drivers and teams have called for changes to the Madring layout after the inaugural 2026 Spanish GP showed the circuit’s lack of overtaking opportunities. The 5.4km Madrid street circuit produced just four overtakes from lights out to the chequered flag. However, this came as little surprise, as drivers expected overtaking to be difficult ahead…

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Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso offer opposing verdicts on their incident on Lap 14 at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP that led to a 5-second time penalty for the Williams driver.
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Sainz and Alonso offer opposing views after incident at 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Maahika Banerjee05 mins

F1’s first outing at the highly anticipated Madring was bittersweet for many, with criticisms and questions looming about the track’s overall layout and overtaking potential for future races. However, for home heroes Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso, things took an untimely turn on Sunday at the 2026 Spanish GP after the two made contact on…

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Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll endured a double DNF at the 2026 Italian GP as Aston Martin’s reliability and power struggles continued at Monza.
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Aston Martin duo on DNFs as power struggles persist at 2026 F1 Italian GP

Maahika Banerjee05 mins

Aston Martin’s difficult 2026 F1 Italian GP weekend ended exactly how the team would not have wanted it: both Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso failed to finish the race in Monza and left the temple of speed with zero points to their name. Fernando Alonso’s DNF came after the Spaniard ran over the kerb at the…

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MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 03: Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team talks to the media during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 03, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/LAT Images) 2293312825 Colour Image, Horizontal, SPORT, Motorsport, Formula One Racing
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Alonso on why the regs are key to his future in F1 ahead of 2026 Italian GP

Shermaine Wong05 mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Italian GP, Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso was asked about his future in the sport. The two-time World Champion’s contract expires at the end of the 2026 season and no announcement has been made about a potential renewal yet. The Spaniard currently sits P19 in the 2026 Drivers’ Standings with a…

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Allan McNish has talked about Audi’s prospects in the midfield battle in the second half of the 2026 F1 campaign and their improved execution in recent rounds
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McNish discusses how he expects Audi to fare in midfield battle in second half of F1 2026

Senjuti Jash09 mins

Allan McNish has opened up about Audi’s prospects in the midfield battle in the second half of the 2026 F1 season, whether they will introduce more upgrades, how impressive Nico Hülkenberg’s performance was at the Dutch GP, and why their overall execution has improved in recent rounds. While the German driver cleared Q1 and set…

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Mike Krack reveals what was key to Aston Martin's P9 finish at the 2026 Dutch GP and how well they are optimising the new Honda F1 engine
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Krack discusses Aston Martin’s points finish at 2026 Dutch GP and upgraded Honda F1 power unit

Senjuti Jash06 mins

Mike Krack has shared his thoughts on the last F1 race at Zandvoort, what was instrumental in their points finish, whether they are now stronger in the race than in qualifying, how well they are optimising the upgraded chassis and the new Honda engine, and the drivers’ positive feedback from the 2026 Dutch GP. Following…

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Alonso praises Aston Martin gains, highlights Honda driveability struggles after P9 in 2026 F1 Dutch GP

James O'Connor04 mins

An outstanding performance from Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso led to a P9 finish at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP. He added two points to his own total and the team’s following a rather fortunate P10 in Monaco back in June. Starting P18 following a disappointing qualifying session for the team, the Spanish driver gained…

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Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 season has fallen short of expectations, with Alonso and Stroll enduring a difficult first half of the year.
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2026 F1 Mid-Season Review: Aston Martin

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein018 mins

Aston Martin entered 2026, Formula 1’s (F1) new regulatory era, carrying expectations that few teams could match. Adrian Newey had taken a leading role in the technical project, Honda had returned as a works power unit partner and the Silverstone operation finally had the facilities, personnel and investment required to present itself as a future…

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