Fernando Alonso has remained coy about his future in Formula One, with concerns about the current regulations and proposed improvements delaying his decision to re-sign with Aston Martin in 2027.
The two-time World Champion is yet to confirm his future in the sport, with his current contract with Aston Martin expiring at the end of the season.
Speaking in Thursday’s FIA press conference ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, the Spaniard was asked when he would reveal his plans for the 2027 season.
“Not soon,” he said.
Asked whether the team was getting impatient waiting for the 45-year-old to decide his future when prospective high-profile replacements are re-signing with their teams, he said there was no urgency for his decision.
“Those drivers, they were visiting Lawrence in the summer,” he said.
“So yes, no urgency.”
Aston Martin has invested heavily in giving the team the tools to give the Spaniard a car to fight at the front of the grid; however, the team’s performance in the new era of F1 has been anything but a disaster.
The controversial regulations, a 50:50 split between internal combustion and electric power, have been heavily criticised this season by many drivers and stakeholders in F1.
Amendments to the power regulations have already been proposed, with the internal combustion power split increasing to 60:40 by 2028, with an intermediate 58:42 power split in place for 2027.
“As I said, I think it’s a matter of understanding what the rules from next year will have an impact on, or not on, the racing and on the driving side of things,” he said.
“I think the current cars, as I said many times, are not the best cars to drive and to enjoy.
“But next year there is a step, I think, in the right direction, hopefully.”
He is open to racing in other categories, confirming that a switch to Aston Martin’s World Endurance Championship programme is under consideration.
However, the team will be committed to retaining his experience to help navigate the issues they are facing in F1 and get the team’s project back on track.
“I need to think about what is the best programme for next year and sit with the team,” he said.
“Behind the wheel or in another role, where I will be helping the most, that will be the most important thing to decide together.”
