Stefano Domenicali: F1 can absorb Lewis Hamilton or Fernando Alonso retirement
Domenicali says he expects both veterans to keep racing, but argues the next wave of stars will “capture the attention” quickly if either walks away
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Domenicali says he expects both veterans to keep racing, but argues the next wave of stars will “capture the attention” quickly if either walks away

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.
Will Buxton believes drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso were holding out for the 2026 rules, hoping they would suit them again

Lewis Hamilton says he finds the new Formula 1 cars this year "more fun" to drive - in contrast to the views of Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
Fernando Alonso has raised concerns that the new 2026 Formula 1 cars might be too easy to drive, challenging the narrative of the upcoming regulation overhaul.
The second week of Formula 1 pre-season testing is scheduled to take place in Bahrain from February 18-20, with fans eager for details on how to watch and what to expect.
Aston Martin’s preparation for the upcoming Formula 1 season has been anything but smooth. Delays in getting their car into the wind tunnel set them back further, and Enrico Cardile couldn’t join unti

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.
David Coulthard believes that the complex 2026 Formula 1 regulations will be a source of frustration for instinctive champions like Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Fernando Alonso.

Lewis Hamilton says he finds the new Formula 1 cars this year "more fun" to drive - in contrast to the views of Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off his Australian Open win, has been engaging in various activities, including meeting Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz, and has expressed interest in driving a Formula One car.
Adrian Newey's Aston Martin team has endured an incredibly difficult pre-season for F1 2026, but Fernando Alonso's confidence in him remains
Aston Martin and Williams both came into the new season with high hopes, but pre-season hasn’t gone as planned for either team. Both have struggled to build momentum after a 2025 campaign that raised

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.
Fernando Alonso believes the issues with Aston Martin's AMR26 car can be resolved, but acknowledges that it will take time for the team to work through early reliability problems and development.
Anthony Davidson claims Fernando Alonso's 'frustration' was evident as he battled with the Aston Martin during F1 testing, leading to accusations of 'burning up' tyres.
Fernando Alonso is closely monitoring Aston Martin's 2026 car development, putting pressure on the team after a concerning start to pre-season testing in Bahrain.