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Fernando Alonso on retirement brink: will F1’s iconic veteran make shocking announcement?

James Taylor by James Taylor
January 15, 2026
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Fernando Alonso on retirement brink: will F1’s iconic veteran make shocking announcement?

Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - June 13, 2025 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso after practice REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger

F1 FANS PREDICT A MAJOR SHIFT: WILL FERNANDO ALONSO ANNOUNCE HIS RETIREMENT?

The buzz in the Formula 1 community is palpable as fans speculate on a monumental announcement from none other than the legendary Fernando Alonso. As the Spanish maestro gears up for his record-extending 23rd season in 2026, the question looms large: will this be the year he hangs up his racing gloves for good?

Alonso, who is on the brink of an astonishing 449 grand prix starts—up from his current tally of 425—has fans on the edge of their seats. The 2024 season marks a pivotal moment as he approaches the milestone of turning 45 this July. The racing world hasn’t seen a driver compete at this age since Graham Hill, a fellow two-time world champion, took to the track in the 1975 Brazilian GP. If Alonso were to continue racing into 2027, he would shatter records as the first 46-year-old competitor since Maurice Trintignant graced the 1964 Italian GP.

With the aggressive investments from Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll—including the pivotal signing of engineering genius Adrian Newey—Alonso is poised for a fierce challenge for the world championship. Yet, amidst this thrilling potential lies the reality of aging in a sport defined by youth and vigor.

In a stunning revelation from a recent poll conducted by RacingNews365, Alonso has emerged as the front-runner among fans predicting the next driver to retire. This speculation comes at a time when he stands alongside other seasoned veterans, including his old rival Lewis Hamilton and Audi’s Nico Hulkenberg. The results have set the stage for an intense discussion about the future of F1 and the era of its legendary drivers.

As Alonso navigates this critical juncture in his illustrious career, fans are left to wonder: will he embrace retirement or continue to defy the odds? The F1 world eagerly awaits his next move, and one thing is certain—whatever decision he makes will send shockwaves through the sport. Who will take the final bow next in the thrilling circus that is Formula 1? The countdown begins!

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