Aston Martin: FIA president's Alonso comments blown out of proportion

Fernando Alonso's Formula 1 future continues to generate headlines, but Aston Martin is pushing back on the latest twist.

Team principal Mike Krack has responded to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's recent comments, insisting they were blown out of proportion. Speaking earlier this month, Ben Sulayem said he would do all he could to keep Alonso on the grid in 2027, amid uncertainty over the Spaniard's plans.

Why it matters:

Alonso remains one of F1's biggest names, and his decision will shape both Aston Martin's lineup and the wider driver market. With the team enduring a difficult, uncompetitive season, his choice carries extra weight.

The details:

• Ben Sulayem made his remarks in Madrid, vowing to help keep the two-time champion in F1.
• Alonso has yet to confirm whether he'll stay with Aston Martin for 2027, and is reportedly exploring other options.
• The 45-year-old has said the enjoyment of the current regulations—not the car's performance—will be the deciding factor.
• Krack, when asked if Aston Martin-Honda need more assistance within the rules, replied: "We trust this framework and these regulations... Maybe more made out of it than there was behind it."

Between the lines:

Krack's response suggests the team sees Ben Sulayem's intervention as more noise than substance. It also reflects Aston Martin's confidence in the regulatory framework, even as it struggles on track.

What's next:

Beyond Alonso's decision, the team is not expecting major changes to the rules. Adjustments for 2027 and 2028 have been made to boost the internal combustion engine's influence, following driver complaints about the battery-heavy regulations.

Krack said the "big roadblocks" have been fixed, and while fine-tuning will continue, he doesn't anticipate a "massive deviation" from the current path. For now, all eyes remain on Alonso—and whether he sees enough in Aston Martin's future to stay.