Alonso’s Future Hangs on Hungary Upgrade | F1 News

Fernando Alonso’s future with Aston Martin hangs in the balance as the team struggles to score points, banking on a major Hungarian upgrade to fix their car’s weight issues — but Alonso says his decision won’t hinge on that single update. With his contract expiring at the end of 2026, the two-time champion plans to decide over summer break, stressing he needs to see real, measurable progress — especially in aerodynamics — to feel confident about staying. Team legend Adrian Newey, hoping to retain Alonso beyond 2026, is counting on the upgrade to prove Aston Martin’s direction, but ultimately, Alonso’s commitment depends on whether the team delivers tangible results, not just promises. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ca76878af107bda