Aston Martin's Krack: Alonso exit would be 'dramatic' and 'unthinkable'

Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack believes it would be “dramatic” and “unthinkable” if Fernando Alonso chose to quit the team and Formula 1 at the end of this season. The two-time champion is weighing his future while the Silverstone squad endures a difficult year under major regulation changes and a new power-unit partnership with Honda.

Why it matters:

Alonso remains one of F1's most iconic and marketable figures, and losing him would be a significant blow to Aston Martin's long-term project. The team is relying on its new Honda alliance to climb back toward the front, but Alonso wants to see tangible progress before he commits to another chapter.

The details:

• Krack insists the team will give Alonso all the time he needs: “At the end of the day, we have always been clear that the team wants to continue, but we need to respect what Fernando's thoughts are and the time he wants to take.”
• Alonso has been clear he won't be rushed into a decision, preferring to watch how the team develops over the remainder of the season after a recent step in the right direction. Honda, however, is still struggling to match expectations.
• The 43-year-old has also made no secret of his dislike for the current regulations, describing F1 as “a battery world championship.”
• FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has said he plans to talk with Alonso to convince him to stay, arguing he should not end his career with a season like this.
• Krack welcomed the intervention: “The sport needs someone like that. We will all be keen to see Fernando continue. What can be done to accommodate, I think, it will be done, and then I hope we can come to a good solution and continue.”
• When asked about contingency plans, Krack refused to discuss any “plan B” or potential replacements, saying the team very much hopes Alonso will continue.

What's next:

Alonso is expected to make a decision in the coming months. Krack remains confident a mutually beneficial solution can be reached, but the uncertainty continues to hang over Aston Martin and the broader F1 paddock as the season unfolds.