Alonso Commits to Aston Martin with Multi-Year Extension

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Two-time F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso has signed a new contract that will see him racing with Aston Martin at least until the end of 2026. But what does this mean for Aston's ambitions? What has been promised to Fernando to keep him at the team? And how will this affect the rest of the driver market, now that another 2025 seat has been filled? Bryn Lucas is joined by Haydn Cobb to discuss this latest silly season news.
0:00 Alonso's New Deal
1:04 2-Year Extension vs Multi-Year Deal
2:22 Alonso's Passion to Race
3:58 Fernando's Decision & Aston
6:16 A Wider Look at Motorsport with Aston
7:48 Lance Stroll
10:35 Alonso & Sainz
11:34 Aston's Push to Keep Alonso
14:23 Alonso and Honda Reunited
16:39 Aston's Delight
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@PazuChill Ай бұрын

If Alonso wins a race in a Honda-powered Aston Martin, comes on the radio and says 'F1 engine', it'll be one for the history books.

@Pedro-rn6fx Ай бұрын

OMG YES!

@tashriquekarriem8865 Ай бұрын

GP engine 😂

@r3yd164 Ай бұрын

Or, maybe: Not another GP2 engine ... 😂

@bigprocrastinator Ай бұрын

In Suzuka

@Vlad_Dracul Ай бұрын

I definitely thought about the same thing. Really wish to happen. 😄

@user-st6dp1ug8f Ай бұрын

Now if they don't drop Lance and sign Carlos they're not a serious team

@thatfunnykekguy6377 Ай бұрын

Drop? His father owns the team lmao. What can happen, is Lance, actually leave, and give the seat open to Carlos.

@LulaJake Ай бұрын

You clearly don't know how much Lawrence has spent on Lance. A father will always back his son.

@kennymartinez774 Ай бұрын

Lance can go play hockey with his team, goodbye

@SteveT-0 Ай бұрын

That would be ideal but daddy's boy will never be dropped.

@henkormel5610 Ай бұрын

The hypercar WEC team is founded with the purpose to grant Lance Stroll an escape route. Stroll Sr. is to much of a buisiness man to have a troubled vision about a family member. AMR F1 now is not been taken seriously due to the presence of Lance.

@mullergyula4174 Ай бұрын

Alonso is still a joy to watch, glad he is staying for 2 more years.

@db7541 Ай бұрын

Imagine Honda gets it properly right and Alonso is still performing in 2026, and the list becomes 2005, 2006, 2026… A man can dream eh?

@Angel-fz8dr Ай бұрын

I would absolutely lose my mind. Dream big!

@Angel-fz8dr Ай бұрын

Also, why not 2025, 2026 haha

@nicholas8363 Ай бұрын

It would be the greatest sporting comeback win in history imagine that 20 year gap without a championship no one will ever do that again if he were to do it

@divinitygaming8673 Ай бұрын

There's a reason why he decided to stay there. What Aston Martin showed him for the 2026 car was to his liking.

@titan_fx Ай бұрын

@@Angel-fz8dr He probably betting on the new engine reg. Let's be honest here, beating RBR in this current reg is a challenging business.

@soundgardengods Ай бұрын

Im so happy for Fernando. Sure it would have been cool to see him at Red Bull or Mercedes, but it’s clear that Lawrence Stroll and Aston Martin appreciate Fernando immensely and gave him the world with this new contract.

@roberthak3695 Ай бұрын

I love watching ALO racing. Been watching regularly since 2005 (actually watched some races in 2003 and 2004) with very few interruptions... The way he beat and kept Schumi at bay was legendary. Watching the replays of the races doesn't do justice to the atmosphere that he generated at the time.

@roberthak3695 Ай бұрын

I'm 30 something.

@divinitygaming8673 Ай бұрын

I love Fernando, but FIA (and Michelin) was more responsible for Renault and Alonso winning the championship that year. The regulation tweaks for 2005, utterly destroyed Bridgestone and by extension Ferrari.

@roberthak3695 Ай бұрын

@@divinitygaming8673 Regulation changes in the beginning of the year are normal. Just like those that favored Mercedes engine wise, or those that are favoring RB aerowise. Michelin tyres were better in most circumstances so they had an edge. What you DONT remember is how the FIA changed the regulations in the middle of 2006 by calling the mass damper "ILLEGAL", while previously they said it was allowed. Why? Because Renault had the better more developed mass damper and that made the car excellent in taking corners. The other thing you FORGET, it that the Renault was never a dominant car, like HAM's Mercedes or VER RB were/are.

@freyalove3831 Ай бұрын

@@divinitygaming8673 Alonso fought for championships even having not a dominant car . Vettel and Hamilton struggle to drive even competitive car, Alonso studies the car, and adapts to the car.

@kostasamarantinis6051 Ай бұрын

Fangio was 47 in 1958 1 pole 2 4ths and 10th in the standings😮

@martin9202 Ай бұрын

In Fangio's case is more impressive that he survived so long, different era,,,

@rdg9768 Ай бұрын

At that time, being in the 40's was super natural... the drivers back in the day were WAY more older, and cars WAY more slower, what made it better for older guys with weakest reflexes due to age... What alonso is doing in THIS era, is way different for any record of old age back in the day. Fangio a legend, no misunderstood me, but is so unfair if we compare 2 different contexts in history...

@NorthWolfe Ай бұрын

This gives me great happiness. My Team has now all the experience in the world, no more excuses for not fighting for the title. GO ASTON MARTIN!

@madeovstarstuff Ай бұрын

😳🤭

@paullavallee1631 Ай бұрын

Fantastic to have Fernando on the grid in the future

@zukacs Ай бұрын

compared to vetel and rosberg alonso got huge balls

@davidsheridan2267 Ай бұрын

Alonso and Honda perfect match 🤔

@MrMousekillaz Ай бұрын

just like the last time!

@cococalm Ай бұрын

Who would have thought ??

@thatfunnykekguy6377 Ай бұрын

Maybe to 2026?

@erikwellerweller8623 Ай бұрын

GP 2 engine!

@fromdowntown6666 Ай бұрын

It was clearly mclarens fault

@Duschbag Ай бұрын

I just hope A.M. can offer a car that is COMPETITIVE enough to allow Fernando to fight for Podium finishes and perhaps even Grand Prix wins..! 😂

@Angel-fz8dr Ай бұрын

How about they give him the best car and he wins the championship?

@TL-xw6fh Ай бұрын

Well, the icing on the cake is when Newey joins AMR

@temp5782 Ай бұрын

Max

@Redlingstein Ай бұрын

He won’t. Even IF he would change teams after this season, 2025 would be gardening leave…..2026 car is then already made…so ANY NEWEY influence would only be visible in 2027….

@tashriquekarriem8865 Ай бұрын

I’m just glad Fernando left Alpine when he did, at least he has a competitive car and not being shown blue flags whole season

@VindicatorFSX Ай бұрын

Alonzo does not care if Lance stays or goes. I think he just wants to race and win.

@barryalangroves8759 Ай бұрын

I cannot believe that point of view Alsono is awesome driver Lance isn't a decent driver so Aston Martin team surely is based on both drivers

@sudhiracharya1541 Ай бұрын

Love it !! It’s clear he loves this team who gave him one of his best years in 2023 and they love him back .. Excited to see what AMR will bring in upgrades to match Alonso’s caliber

@DFSJR1203 Ай бұрын

I would love to see Aston Martin start a IndyCar Team with Honda as there powertrain provider. This way Fernando would be able to go for the one thing he wants in racing "The Triple Crown". Having Aston Martin being the team he won with would be great publicity. Papa Stroll would love having his name associated with only the second Triple Crown Winner in history.

@matthewburgess5070 Ай бұрын

If AM wants to grow and show they serious then lance has to go....

@Duschbag Ай бұрын

I agree... If they do not release him, I will lose ALL respect for his father for this means even HE doesn't want to succeed.

@trident1314 Ай бұрын

@@Duschbag he definitely wants to succeed but he's under the impression that he can buy his son the WDC

@stevemcphail3586 Ай бұрын

What you’re not understanding is that it’s Lance’s team, if his dad passes away then Lance pretty much owns Aston Martin. His dad and Lance are very close and embarked on this Aston project to go racing together. Lance is there to stay

@Angel-fz8dr Ай бұрын

@@trident1314 Well, if he can take Adrian Newey, later swap Alonso for Mazepin, Lance will be the champ. And this can happen, in theory.

@soundgardengods Ай бұрын

Absolutely

@flee4urlives Ай бұрын

hopefully Aston Martin can commit to Alonso and give him a decent car with a REAL driver as a teammate.

@s.n2866 Ай бұрын

yuki could join aston martin once they get the honda engine, but will yuki and also really be a good pair or will we get daniel and max again, both yuki and alonso are hungry

@mclew1234 Ай бұрын

In a way Stroll being Alonso's team mate actually helps Alonso in winning the driver's title. As Stroll isn't picking up points then Aston Martin finish lower in the constructors so get bigger wind tunnel & CFD allowances which means they can develop the car more than those at the front of the grid where both cars are hammering in points

@sonidojamon Ай бұрын

Imagine this: Aston Martin + Alonso + Sainz + Honda + Adrian Newey Yeah... I know. Let us dream.

@pietervanbreda4360 Ай бұрын

I think Adrian N is on his way to AMR and that turned him.

@shazadgulfam8562 Ай бұрын

Or he didn't have any other choice.

@Redlingstein Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 Nope. Even IF Newey would leave RB for any team, 2025 would be gardening leave, the 2026 would then already been made… ANY NEWEY influence would only be noticeable from 2027 onwards….

@sonidojamon Ай бұрын

that would be EPIC

@tuomasholo Ай бұрын

Can you imagine an all Spanish line up at AM?

@Angel-fz8dr Ай бұрын

won't happen

@afrocrumble8721 Ай бұрын

16:45 What a name!

@LuciferMorningstarDanny Ай бұрын

🤣🤣😎😎😎😎👍

@marsEv310 Ай бұрын

Would to see Alonso win a Grand Prix again so we can see his cool victory dances

@migy5031 Ай бұрын

Alonso wants to continue his collaboration with Mike Krack.

@roberthak3695 Ай бұрын

Mai Krack?

@shanepearce1629 Ай бұрын

Stroll it at the age where he takes over as ceo of the company Paul Weel (born 21 July 1979) is an Australian racing driver with experience in the V8 Supercars and Boost Mobile Super Trucks. From 2006, he decided to retire from full-time driving to devote more time to his PWR Performance Products business PWR have a strong presence in all aspects for racing and supply the below categories, winning multiple titles along the way;. Formula 1, WEC, Moto Gp, Indycar

@martin9202 Ай бұрын

I'm not a big Alonso fan... I really don't like his personality and attitude... However, I absolutely respect his skills and passion for motorsport... And I love Aston Martin brand (wish they make more reliable cars) and I'd love to see them succeed! Maybe they can get Perez back? He must have tons of knowledge from Redbull, might be a good investment :)

@amarjeetsinha8733 Ай бұрын

Woohoo i love Alonso 💚 he is truly the best, still at this age, truly amazing and well deserved. We should replace bad drivers for the good ones

@Rearmostbean Ай бұрын

Pre contract: media pundits: Alonso is gunning for RB, omg Post contract: media pundits: no real surprise here, he was always gonna stay here

@fuzzy-daddy83 Ай бұрын

This means something is happening in the background that will be announced very soon, it starts with A and ends with Y, watch this space👌

@jakob.k_design Ай бұрын

There is no way Adrian Newey is going to AM, if Lance Stroll is still there. He is a bad driver with a rich daddy complex and Newey wants to work with professionals who are at the top of their game, not spoiled rich kids.

@Angel-fz8dr Ай бұрын

@@jakob.k_design He will work with Fernando Alonso. And this is something Newey has wanted to do for a long time. I'm sure Alonso would like this too.

@Michael-pi8ps Ай бұрын

@@Angel-fz8drI don’t think Newey particularly cares who drives the cars he builds. As long as it’s a capable driver that’s all that matters

@thegekko5262 Ай бұрын

Anal agony?

@souldevil6997 Ай бұрын

He said that once...he would love to work with Fernando @@Michael-pi8ps

@ua697 Ай бұрын

Autosport always delivers serious content 👍

@user-ob2rw8ke3k Ай бұрын

Great news! I hope AM can produce a race winning car within next two years

@nino88881 Ай бұрын

Everyone thinks there would be many drivers moves in 2025. I dont think so. Most team will extend their current drivers IMO. Red Bull will also keep Checo. The only move will only be Lewis to Ferrari and Sainz to God knows where.

@IanHobday Ай бұрын

Honda had a lot of negotiating strength with AMR, I wonder if they pushed for Yuki to get a seat as part of the deal. Carlos would be a better option but Yuki is Honda's guy...

@ricahrdb Ай бұрын

The choice for AM makes perfect sense: - at Mercedes there would be doubts if they could provide him with a competitive car. Also they would possibly treat him as the temporary "seat warmer" for Antonelli. - for RBR he probably only is the nr. 3 preferred choice for the second seat behind Perez and Sainz.

@joxerra Ай бұрын

Well done Fernando!! "Where there' a will, there's a way"...

@Ogole-oye Ай бұрын

I think his deal guarantees life beyond the 2026 involdes in some capacity with the team

@leoarc1061 Ай бұрын

It's not just about moving to a better team. Money is a big part of it. I am fairly certain that Mercedes and RBR were not offering anywhere near what AM offered, especially when they know that he doesn't have many options.

@charleskavoukjian3441 Ай бұрын

Im a tad shocked by this, but smart on Aston to re-up him early before other seats open. I am curious where stroll will go, maybe f2 or carting?

@Vandal-Vlogs Ай бұрын

I heard stroll could be linked to the Merc seat and Sainz is going to AM. Would be interesting to see what stroll can do in the Merc

@DaRemy Ай бұрын

lol

@Angel-fz8dr Ай бұрын

Stroll in Mercedes? Zero chance.

@barryalangroves8759 Ай бұрын

Cannot see Mercedes enlisted Lance

@Fiasco3 Ай бұрын

Aston Martin learning from Alpines mistakes. They put a multi-year deal on the table for Alonso.

@demiquadfpv3333 Ай бұрын

Finishing personally high but with the team low in the standings is the dream, helping him get more CFD/tunnel time for development

@ally-o-oreo6090 Ай бұрын

My take on it is Lance actually might be the right teammate for Fernando because it’s not a teammate that’s going to make him feel threatened and Lance genuinely seems to be learning from Fernando. He’s raced a lot cleaner since having him as a teammate so I’ve seen growth from Lance as a result of Fernando being there. The growth has been slow and yes Lance is not finishing super high but I have seen a lot of improvements from him with Fernando there as his teammate. I think having Lance as a team meet someone that’s not a threat and that actually does take his guidance by the looks of things makes Fernando feel safe at that team, not to mention last year on the radio he was telling them to suggest his break balances for lance, and after that, Lance seem to be improving in that race so I think for Amanda is liking being able to mentor and help guide Lance Well also being in a good car, able to score points and run his race without having to worry about his teammate, playing bumper cars with him.

@barryalangroves8759 Ай бұрын

Unfortunately Lance isn't good enough for the team

@MrBashem Ай бұрын

This is true. Why he is always so nice to him most likely, viewing him as a little slow brother. Lance still shouldn't be on the team though. Costing AM points.

@ally-o-oreo6090 Ай бұрын

@@MrBashem oh, I agree he’s not on the level they need if they’re going to win the constructors championship but I think a docile teammate that isn’t a threat definitely is something that played a factor for Fernando. What I could see happening is when Fernando finally done and Lance is done Lawrence selling the team. Unfortunately I don’t think Lance is going anywhere until his dad sells the team.

@brad30three Ай бұрын

… imagining an “old guys” WEC team of Alonso, Seb and Lewis…

@15DEAN1995 Ай бұрын

I wonder if Aston has managed to get Adrian newey lol

@Redlingstein Ай бұрын

@graemes8187 Ай бұрын

Fernando is not doing a Kimi or a Valterri. In my opinion, he is still pushing, and like Michael did with Mercedes in the 2010s, wants to leave a legacy with AM.

@MrBashem Ай бұрын

I don't know why you keep mention RB, they have more than enough drivers.

@stevemcphail3586 Ай бұрын

Congratulations Aston and Fernando, ….great decision!

@robmortimer4150 Ай бұрын

2026 Honda engines that are currently dominating, no real in team competition. El Plan

@zukacs Ай бұрын

Isn't mercedes and aston basically offering the same thing? That we are putting all we got to get a WC car. I don't see how any top teams promises have more weight then any next

@stevesv7941 Ай бұрын

This decision makes me feel like Seb Vettel comeback is still possible

@roberthak3695 Ай бұрын

I would have liked him to take a bit more time and wait maybe for the second RB seat...

@Angel-fz8dr Ай бұрын

Newey is very likely to be joining AM...

@Brommear Ай бұрын

If I were Alonso, I'd have done the same.

@spotontheroad1 Ай бұрын

It was a no brainer really. Honda going to AM leaving RB with an untried engine, Newey likely to leave RB, no space at Ferrari and MB in a death spiral at present, so is the best choice. Just hope things turn out good for Carlos now.

@Redlingstein Ай бұрын

@muzzytt Ай бұрын

How good is this alonso amazing

@Elaba_ Ай бұрын

So he will get a GP2-engine again in 2026?

@jonathancollard3710 Ай бұрын

Wherever Newey goes, the winning car follows …. Alonso is probably the most intelligent and experienced driver on the grid. A canny old fox make no mistake

@Redlingstein Ай бұрын

@Coen80 Ай бұрын

Let's hope Lance gets the boot finally. I'm afraid it will only happen after 2026, and only if AM has a real shot at the title. Because with 1 driver no one is going to finish higher than 4th in the WDC

@SceneArtisan Ай бұрын

I admit, I got it wrong - I had assumed Alonso would make a move to Mercedes. Oh well.

@Angel-fz8dr Ай бұрын

Why would he have done that? It would have been a short term deal, against tougher team mate, in a car, which is no better than his current car. At this point, move to Red Bull was more likely to happen. But maybe Newey is coming to Aston... Fernando is in a very good position!

@MrRicardo361 Ай бұрын

Just no mentioning GP2 engines post 2026!

@paunixon Ай бұрын

would love to see Alonso, Sainz and Newey at AM. Not sure it's any more likely than Verstappen leaving RB, but you can dream.

@Redlingstein Ай бұрын

@paunixon Ай бұрын

@@Redlingstein While I am dreaming of a perfect world, a shred of sobriety to my reverie is that gardening leave is only for those that can't afford to buy out contracts. Money talks, and no one on the grid has more than Mr. Stroll. Just ask Alonso.

@kostasamarantinis6051 Ай бұрын

😅he be 45 in 2026 wtf bro

@rossrreyes Ай бұрын

Aston Honda should be a podium, possibility race challenging car

@madjayax731 Ай бұрын

Progressing in age doesn't automatically mean you have lack energy and movement capacity to show your absolute best. The time when you have lacked energy and movement capacity required to support your talent and skill for speed- that is decline in Motorsport. You no longer have full supports (energy, fitness, movement capacity, brain power, and etc. for your talent and skill

@CT37BN Ай бұрын

Am certain deep in Alonso's psyche, he would want to experience that Honda power in it's winning ways, unlike when it was such a disappointment when it powered McLaren during his stay there.

@tonychan9752 Ай бұрын

I think there wasn't any interest from either Red Bull or Mercedes. And they were going to sign Sainz.

@midas7394 Ай бұрын

With a major Saudi investor about to buy / join Aston Martin team, Alonzo is in a prime position to bag his third Worlds title before retiring. ha-ha

@SteveT-0 Ай бұрын

Well shit.. I was hoping to see him in a competitive car next year :(

@Angel-fz8dr Ай бұрын

You might see him even this year. The field is quite close, Red Bull is imploding...

@SteveT-0 Ай бұрын

@@Angel-fz8dr RBR imploding? nope, they'll be fine for the rest of the season at least.

@micodyerski1621 Ай бұрын

Do u think H will ever tell Fernando they detonated his Indy500 engine remotely from 🇯🇵

@LuciferMorningstarDanny Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@Arch3r666 Ай бұрын

I don't see Sainz joining Aston regardless how much he is wanted, I honestly see Yuki with Alonso for 26/27 with Honda partnership

@fist003 Ай бұрын

not much of a surprise. The only team worth going to was Ferrari and Red Bull. Contract wise, only Red Bull slot was possible to be opened. But no world champion would want to be a number 2 driver. Also, nobody wants to drive the Actros

@adamlake9507 Ай бұрын

Lance to WEC, Carlos to Aston for double Spanish podiums?

@LeeLimerick Ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing how he celebrates his 50th birthday in his garage one day. Rock on Fernando! Vamos! 🤘

@JS-te2vj Ай бұрын

How is Tsunoda not even in the conversation😅

@peterkennedy7958 Ай бұрын

the merc seat will go to carlos sainz he should get that seat

@15DEAN1995 Ай бұрын

Alonso has probably negotiated a break in his contract that if verstappens red bull seat comes up then he could jump ship.

@Grant80 Ай бұрын

I think he’s going a Sir Michael build the team up then set thrm up for a title or a younger driver.

@Reznor_Meeks Ай бұрын

really wish he signed with RB :/

@davidlarson3139 Ай бұрын

Yea…so…. When will they dump stroll

@Angel-fz8dr Ай бұрын

never

@RoysIdea Ай бұрын

As long as Lance drives for AM, Adrian won’t switch to them. Reason is that the WCC won’t be achieved with Lance

@gpaje Ай бұрын

It's going to be in 2026: Aston Martin-Honda with Alonso and Yuki with Newey doing the design. OK, Newey is a long shot, but Yuki isn't, he is likely going to follow Honda there.

@Redlingstein Ай бұрын

@gpaje Ай бұрын

@Redlingstein sure, 2027 then.

@Rearmostbean Ай бұрын

Not sure how Lance Stroll is a negative for Alonso’s stand point. Alonso is always gonna be the star, and the team get’s extra resource time because the TEAM underperforms. Rules as stands, best team get’s least tunnel time and all that, which only makes REPEATING harder. Alonso can suck up to Lawrence by saying Lance is a budding star and everything is fine

@Davidpath-nu8xx Ай бұрын

12:25 this is the moment I realised they know nothing

@varffman1053 Ай бұрын

Alonso+Max+Newey 2025 to AM Honda, ready to 2026

@MooncricketsInc Ай бұрын

So, he's carrying the team solo on his back for another two years, or are they finally getting rid of windowlicker lance?

@madeovstarstuff Ай бұрын

😢😭😿

@Berley_1234 Ай бұрын

yea he doesn't want the pressure of Mercedes at this point in his career...been there done that

@philphil4271 Ай бұрын

If only Lawrence could simply swallow his pride and give his sons seat to Carlos for 2025.

@freyalove3831 Ай бұрын

I have been said Alonso won't go to Mercedes.

@bairleewoak6440 Ай бұрын

Lance Stroll wants to play tennis

@taziefahmed9750 Ай бұрын

he came to aston because of their game changer headquarters for 2025+

@Angel-fz8dr Ай бұрын

And stayed in Aston, because of Adrian Newey, probably.

@Tjescoo Ай бұрын

Maybe finally Lance can get out of his dads grip and they'll have to take Carlos so this driver swing can be put to a hold😊

@F_r_a_n_y Ай бұрын

Alonso vs Honda Round 2

@jabrown Ай бұрын

Alonso and Honda again?? I thought I'd never see it. I assumed Honda wouldn't work with Alonso anymore and therefore he would leave to Mercedes for next year and '26.

@AndrewTSq Ай бұрын

Aston is a good car, but they really need a better 2nd driver.

@samudrasyarif7652 Ай бұрын

So Lance Strool Join Mercedes and Sainz or Perez joins beside Alonso

@barryalangroves8759 Ай бұрын

Great news but Aston Martin needs a decent second driver I know that daddy owes the company but surely they have shareholders who surely have a say in the prospect of Aston Martin unfortunately Lance needs to go