Gary Anderson claims Fernando Alonso’s new contract leaves one ‘big question’ for Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso has signed a contract extension with Aston Martin to race through the 2027 Formula 1 season alongside teammate Lance Stroll. Following the announcement, former technical director Gary Anderson claimed Alonso renewed because he had "nowhere else to go." Anderson argued that the biggest question remaining for the Silverstone-based team is whether they will terminate their factory engine partnership with Honda early.

Aston Martin has endured a difficult 2026 campaign under new technical regulations, scoring just three points across the opening 15 rounds with Honda power units. The struggles have sparked widespread scrutiny, with reports indicating team owner Lawrence Stroll has explored alternative engine supply options with Mercedes and Red Bull.