Alonso extends Aston Martin deal for 2027
Fernando Alonso has extended his Aston Martin contract into 2027 alongside Lance Stroll following a brief discussion with team owner Lawrence Stroll. The announcement confirms an unchanged driver lineup for a fifth consecutive season despite the team's difficult 2026 campaign.
Contract extension confirmed
Fernando Alonso will race for Aston Martin in 2027 after extending his contract. The team announced an unchanged lineup with Lance Stroll on September 29, 2026.[2][3]
Brief discussion with Stroll
Alonso confirmed the renewal followed a five-minute conversation with executive chairman Lawrence Stroll. "Sitting with Lawrence was very straightforward; we didn't have much to discuss. We both continued at that point and it was a five-minute talk," Alonso said.[1]
The extension keeps the 45-year-old in Formula 1 past his 46th birthday and marks a fifth season alongside Stroll.
Team context
Aston Martin sits 10th in the 2026 constructors' standings with three points scored by Alonso. The pair forms the grid's most experienced lineup with 644 combined starts.[2]
Related reading
- [1]Alonso says 5-minute chat sealed F1 future beyond 46th birthday (reuters). Accessed 2026-10-12.
- [2]Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll to stay at Aston Martin in 2027 as team confirm unchanged line-up (formula1). Accessed 2026-10-12.
- [3]Fernando Alonso: Aston Martin confirm unchanged line-up for 2027 F1 season with Spaniard and Lance Stroll extending contracts (skysports). Accessed 2026-10-12.