Fernando Alonso weighs retirement ahead of 2025 Canadian GP

Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso has opened up about his racing future as he navigates the toughest season of his career to date.



Now in his 22nd year in F1 and third season with Aston Martin, the 43-year-old has yet to clarify when he’ll hang up his helmet.



Alonso recently secured his first points of the season at his home Grand Prix, offering a glimmer of optimism.



During recent European race weekends, Alonso addressed his outlook on retirement, emphasizing that Aston Martin’s 2026 car will play a key role in his decision.



“It will be a very important one, yes. Not the final one,” Alonso said of the 2026 challenger.



“I think I need to see how next year starts and how motivated I am.”



Motivation and Physical Readiness Are Key



Alonso explained that his future depends on multiple personal and professional factors.



“Every year, there is a different mood into the season,” he noted.



“How you perform, how competitive you feel yourself, how motivated you are to keep your fitness at the high level, personal situation, family situation — all these things play a role.”



Despite the struggles this season, Alonso said he still finds immense joy in racing.



“You need to feel it when it’s time and I don’t feel it yet,” he said.



“When I jump in the car and I’m on the grid, I’m just so happy to be there and motivated and performing well.”



Alonso also pointed to physical limits and performance metrics as eventual indicators.



“The stopwatch will tell me also when I have to stop.”



He added, “If we keep it healthy and in good conditions, the stopwatch also will tell me one day that I don’t feel fast enough.”



Aston Martin’s Bet on Newey Could Change the Game



Alonso’s future may hinge on the influence of legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey, who recently joined Aston Martin.



The team is counting on Newey’s expertise to gain a competitive edge ahead of the 2026 regulation changes.



Although Alonso’s contract ends in 2026 — when he will be 45 — the Spaniard left the door open for continuation if circumstances align.



“I’m happy when I’m on the grid. Even if the results are not nice at the moment, I’m so motivated to go to the next race.”



He concluded, “So all these kind of things are very alive now, but there is no guarantee that this will be forever.”



Alonso currently holds the second-longest winless streak in F1, behind Nico Hulkenberg.



His next opportunity to end that run will come at the Canadian Grand Prix on June 13–15 at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.
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