# Fernando Alonso Confirms 2027 Formula 1 Season

> Alonso pledges F1 commitment despite age 46.
- Title: Fernando Alonso Confirms 2027 Formula 1 Season · Road & Track
- Summary: Alonso pledges F1 commitment despite age 46. Fernando Alonso will race in Formula 1 for 2027 after confirming his decision to continue beyond 46.
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- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a73981396/fernando-alonso-remains-motivated-at-46-years-old
- Author: Adam Cooper
- Published: 2026-10-01T17:34:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fernando alonso, formula 1, aston martin, lance stroll, 2027, racing, motivation, f1, cars, sports
## Alonso's 2027 F1 Commitment
Fernando Alonso confirmed he will race in Formula 1 for 2027 after turning 46.
## Quick Decision with Team Boss
Alonso said the decision to continue racing was made in a five-minute talk with team boss Lawrence Stroll.
## Challenging 2026 Season
Alonso described the AMR26 and Honda engine as not competitive but maintained professional preparation.
## Motivation Despite Challenges
Alonso stated he feels motivated and enjoys racing, even if results are not competitive.
## 2027 Commitment Without Guarantee
Alonso admitted no guarantees for 2027 but remains committed to racing due to personal motivation.
## Career Reboot Experience
Alonso credited a two-year hiatus for his career reboot and extending his racing timeline.
## Racing Beyond Age 46
Alonso noted no driver has raced in Formula 1 past 46 since the 1950s.
## Future Racing Plans
Alonso plans to race in other series but confirmed he will not do GT racing with Max Verstappen.
## Team Confidence Boost
Aston Martin's trackside officer Mike Krack called Alonso's commitment a vote of confidence in the team.
## Key takeaway

Fernando Alonso will race in Formula 1 for 2027 after confirming his decision to continue beyond 46.