Adrian Newey shares update on Aston Martin’s chances of keeping Fernando Alonso for 2027
Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey has expressed confidence that driver Fernando Alonso will remain with the team for the 2027 season. Despite recent performance struggles, both parties remain committed to resolving technical issues.
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Driver retention and team performance are critical factors in the highly competitive Formula 1 landscape.
Newey shares update on Aston Martin’s chances of keeping Alonso for 2027 Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey has given his take on whether Fernando Alonso will continue on with the squad into 2027.
Adrian Newey has shared his thoughts on whether Aston Martin will be able to retain Fernando Alonso for 2027, with the Team Principal admitting that what Alonso brings to the squad is “important”.
After first partnering with the Silverstone-based outfit in 2023, Alonso enjoyed immediate success when that campaign got underway, scoring several podiums – which included two P2 finishes in Monaco and Zandvoort – before ending the season in P4 of the Drivers’ Championship.
However, the team slipped backwards in the years that followed and would go on to face a particularly challenging start to 2026 amid the introduction of new technical regulations.
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