This is how Fernando Alonso's arrival at Aston Martin in 2022 came about: from a partial agreement with Alpine to a call from Lawrence Stroll to convince him

Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso has ended uncertainty regarding his career by signing a contract extension with Aston Martin that keeps him with the British team through the end of 2027, at which point he will be 46 years old. The team officially announced the renewal via a social media video.

The development follows a turbulent history regarding Alonso's career choices, dating back to his 2022 move to Aston Martin which had originally involved a tentative agreement with Alpine before a direct phone call from team owner Lawrence Stroll persuaded him to make the switch. International media has continued to follow his trajectory closely, noting recent developments surrounding the team's future prospects, including the "Newey-Alonso effect" and potential challenges involving Honda.