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Jenson Button urges Fernando Alonso to retire: is it time for a new family journey?

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
December 15, 2025
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Jenson Button urges Fernando Alonso to retire: is it time for a new family journey?

Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - June 15, 2025 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso ahead of the race REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger

“Time to Hang Up the Helmet? Jenson Button Urges Fernando Alonso to Embrace Fatherhood Over F1”

In a bold and heartfelt declaration, former world champion Jenson Button is urging Formula 1 icon Fernando Alonso to consider retirement and shift his focus to family life. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades and a staggering 425 race starts, Alonso remains the most experienced driver in the history of the sport. However, as he nears his 44th birthday, the question on everyone’s lips is whether it’s time for this legendary racer to hang up his helmet for good.

Button, who has shared the track with Alonso during their time at McLaren-Honda, made his sentiments clear while speaking to Sky F1. “Fernando! Come on, mate,” Button implored, suggesting that Alonso should channel his competitive spirit into raising a family rather than continuing his quest for an elusive third world championship. The two-time title holder believes that the joy of seeing children—perhaps even little “Fernandos”—take their first steps into motorsport would far surpass any victory on the track.

Alonso’s last grand prix win dates back to 2013 with Ferrari, and as the 2026 F1 season approaches, it will mark 20 years since his last title with Renault. Despite his enduring passion and competitive edge, the Aston Martin driver faces a pivotal decision. His current contract extends to the end of the 2026 season, and rumors have begun swirling about his potential retirement plans.

In a reflective moment, Alonso himself has hinted at a possible retirement, stating, “I think that until May, that’s how I feel right now. If I have a car that I have fun with and I achieve some results, I think that maybe I will stop.” He emphasized that while racing remains a passion, he no longer feels the need to prove himself, prioritizing the team’s needs and his own happiness above all.

As Aston Martin gears up for the revolutionary 2026 season—with new regulations promising 50% electrification and sustainable fuels—the focus shifts to how Alonso will fit into this ambitious project. With legendary designer Adrian Newey at the helm of the new car’s development, the stakes are high, and the pressure to perform is undeniable.

Button, who recently retired from professional motorsport and is now a proud father of two, shared his insights on what comes next for Alonso. “It’s great that he’s still competing and he’s still so competitive,” he noted, but he believes that the thrill of seeing his own children in go-karts would eclipse any championship glory. “That emotion would be probably more than winning a world championship, seeing them want to drive a car,” he said.

The time has come for Alonso to evaluate the next chapter of his life. Will he embrace the joys of fatherhood, or will the thrill of the race keep him on the track? As fans eagerly await his decision, one thing is clear: the motorsport world would certainly miss the charismatic presence of Fernando Alonso, whether he’s racing or nurturing the next generation of drivers.

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