24th season in F1! Alonso extends Aston Martin deal for 2027 — SkimNews
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- Fernando Alonso extended his contract with Aston Martin to race in the 2027 F1 season, prolonging his career into a record 24th campaign and surpassing 440 grand prix starts
- Aston Martin confirmed an unchanged driver line-up for 2027, retaining both Alonso and Lance Stroll amid a difficult 2026 season under new technical regulations and Honda's works engine partnership
- Lance Stroll renewed his deal with Aston Martin for a fifth consecutive season as teammate to Alonso and ninth year at the team co-owned by his father, Lawrence Stroll
- Lawrence Stroll emphasized the value of continuity, stating that retaining Alonso and Stroll provides 'tremendous value' to the organization as the team focuses on long-term performance gains
- Aston Martin has scored only three points in 15 races during the 2026 season, their first with Adrian Newey-led car design and Honda power units, lagging under new technical rules
Why it matters: Aston Martin locks in stability despite poor 2026 results, betting on experienced drivers to guide turnaround. With only four seats open on the 2027 grid, rival teams have fewer options to reshuffle top talent while Silverstone aims to close the performance gap.
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