Alonso ponders F1 future, rues great tracks ‘killed by 2026 rules’

Fernando Alonso has made one thing increasingly clear as the clock ticks towards 2027: Aston Martin’s lack of competitiveness is not, by itself, what will determine whether he remains in Formula 1. The two-time world champion is expected to continue with Aston Martin next season, but his repeated criticism of the 2026 regulations has kept a question mark hanging over his longer-term commitment. And after a season in which drivers have often been forced to manage energy rather than attack corners, Alonso’s concern appears to extend well beyond the fortunes of his own team. For the veteran Spaniard, the more…