Alonso refuses to leave the grid: F1’s most experienced pairing stays
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will stay for 2027. Their deal leaves only four seats open on next season’s F1 grid.
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Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will remain Aston Martin drivers in 2027 after the team confirmed an unchanged line-up on 29 September. With 644 Formula 1 starts between them, they form the most experienced pairing on the grid, even as the team—currently tenth in the constructors’ standings—continues to search for short-term performance.
One decision that tightens the whole market
Alonso’s future had looked less certain during a difficult season, but the two-time world champion said he still has the speed and determination to compete at the highest level. Stroll is preparing for a ninth season with the team, while 2027 will be the pair’s fifth campaign together.
The decision is bigger than two contracts. According to Formula 1’s official update, only four seats remain open on the 2027 grid. Alonso’s choice therefore directly narrows the route for young drivers and established names seeking a move. More motorsport coverage is available in the Formula 1 section.
