Alonso hopes to stay in F1 beyond this season

Fernando Alonso is in his 23rd season of F1 and has won two titles and 32 grands prix Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has indicated for the first time that he wants to stay in Formula 1 beyond this season. The Spaniard, who is out of contract at the end of the season, said at the Monaco historic grand prix on Saturday that 2026 would be "hopefully not the last season". Previously, Alonso had only said that he would consider his future during this year, that it would be harder to retire if his car was not competitive, and that he would head into 2026 thinking it would be his final year .

Alonso said in a television interview with the event's official channel , external : "I love what I do. I love racing. I did my first race when I was three years [old], and I am 44, so 41 years of my life I have been behind a steering wheel.

So the moment I have to stop racing, it will be very hard decision and difficult to accept. "The time will tell. I will feel it.

At the moment, I don't feel it is that time yet. I feel competitive, I feel motivated, I feel happy when I drive. So, yeah, hopefully not the last season.