They say that time heals everything, and Fernando Alonso has once again trusted Honda. Reconciliation is a fact, and the Aston Martin project with Japanese motorist had the approval of the two-time world champion. In Honda they are clear that what happened in McLaren between 2015 and 2018 left behind, because it was another era.
“The past is the past. Alonso is a super talent and we respect him enormously as a driver,” said koji watanabePresident of Honda Racing Corporation.
And if that was not enough, martin whitmarsh, CEO of Aston Martin Performance Technologies, revealed that Fernando Alonso approved this alliance. “He did not object. Fernando is doing a great job in the team and we are delighted to have him as part of our team“, he explained.
The words of the CEO of Aston Martin Performance are proof that Fernando Alonso has tasks at Aston Martin that go beyond driving: “He is making a great contribution both on and off the court.“.
In addition, Alonso considered in ‘Marca’ that “the change in regulations with the new engines It’s a temptation”. From 2026 Red Bull knows it will have to compete against Aston Martinbecause it will work with the engine that made them win in 2021 and 2022.
The Asturian sees the project very favorably, and has even ‘retweeted’ the announcement this morning on his networks.
Alonso’s future with Aston Martin in 2026
In Aston Martin well they know that Fernando Alonso is like good wine and has eternal youth. However, in the conference of the act in Japan where the agreement was announced, the rumors were triggered when the HRC CEO was asked about Tsunoda.
martin whitmarsh praised the Japanese pilot, but he knows that it is an issue that he does not prioritize as long as Fernando Alonso continue with the same level demonstrated till the date: ” We will have a discussion before 2026 I am sureabout where is the future of Fernando“.
“I hope it will be around for several yearsand it would be great if he was as fit and competitive as he is today“, he added.
Therefore, the CEO of Aston Martin concluded by assuming that “it would be great to have it in the car also in 2026“Surely for Fernando Alonso that would be the best of news.
“We share a mutual drive, determination, and relentless ambition to succeed on track.”
As we prepare for a new era of F1 from 2026, our future works partnership with Honda is one of the last parts of the jigsaw puzzle slotting into place for AMF1 Team’s ambitious plans. pic.twitter.com/EFEjIkDu8l
— Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) May 24, 2023
