One of Fernando Alonso’s most enduring colleagues and friends believes the Spaniard will stay in Formula 1 well into his mid-40s. With Aston Martin teaming up with Honda from 2026, many have wondered if 41-year-old Alonso will want to extend his stay with the team beyond next season. “This is due to his involvement, his enthusiasm and his performance. Any team would want to have Alonso,” said former F1 driver de la Rosa, who has held various roles at Alonso’s teams including McLaren, Ferrari and now Aston Martin. “Fernando’s decision will be conditioned by his performance on the track. “But I don’t see any sign that Fernando has lowered his performance at all, neither in involvement, dedication, enthusiasm or performance on the track,” the 52-year-old said.

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