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Button questions Alonso’s F1 future beyond 2027

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Button says Alonso’s age leaves room for doubt about continuing after 2027, while praising the 45-year-old’s appetite for racing.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

Jenson Button questions whether Fernando Alonso will continue racing in Formula 1 beyond 2027, saying the Spaniard’s age leaves room for doubt. Alonso, 45, is set to stay with Aston Martin in 2027, which will be his 24th F1 season.

Button, an Aston Martin ambassador and Alonso’s former McLaren team-mate, also recalled his own departure from F1. He said he had been out of the sport for 10 years and retired because he was tired; Alonso’s dedication and love of top-level competition still amaze him, Button said.

Button said Alonso could continue until he no longer wanted to race. He expects Alonso to want progress at Aston Martin in 2027 and believes the Spaniard probably knows victories will not come soon; seeing progress towards a win could keep him motivated.

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  2. SOURCEButton verklaart twijfels over F1-toekomst AlonsoRacingNews365 Nederland