Fernando Alonso confirms WEC switch is an option for 2027

Fernando Alonso has confirmed that a move to the World Endurance Championship is a genuine option for 2027, as the two-time F1 champion continues to delay a decision on his future. The 45-year-old has yet to commit to an extension with Aston Martin, with the team enduring a difficult season so far.

Why it matters:

Alonso's next move carries significance beyond his own career. He remains one of F1's most marketable and competitive drivers, and his decision will shape Aston Martin's plans as it prepares for a major technical reset with Honda. At the same time, a return to WEC would add another chapter to a career already decorated with Le Mans victories and a world title.

The details:

• Asked directly whether WEC is an option for 2027, Alonso told media including RacingNews365: "Yes."
• Alonso has scored only three points in 13 rounds this season, as Aston Martin has struggled to match the frontrunners.
• The Silverstone team has made clear it wants to keep Alonso, especially as it targets a jump in the pecking order with Honda power.
• Alonso has repeatedly said his F1 future will not be determined by the car's competitiveness, but by how much he enjoys driving the new regulations.
• The 45-year-old already has WEC pedigree: he won the 2018-19 title with Toyota and took two Le Mans victories.

Between the lines:

Alonso's public stance leaves the door open for a departure, but it also gives him leverage. By refusing to tie his decision to results, he avoids being seen as quitting a struggling team. Instead, he frames it as a question of enjoyment — and that makes his eventual choice harder to predict.

What's next:

No announcement is expected this weekend in Madrid, despite it being Alonso's home race. He confirmed that any declaration on his future would be "not soon."

Ahead of FP1, Alonso expects a demanding challenge around the new street circuit, which he says is technical, features heavy kerb-riding and high-speed sections close to the walls. "Close to Jeddah, some sections. But one thing is the simulator, and then reality always gives you a different feeling," he said. "So I'm looking forward to FP1 and learning the track from the car."