Aston Martin F1 Upgrade Puts Fernando Alonso's 2027 Seat Under the Spotlight

Aston Martin will introduce a revised version of the AMR26 at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the car's performance expected to have implications not only for the team's competitiveness but also for the 2027 driver market.According to Italian media reports, if the upgrade delivers the expected step forward, Fernando Alonso is likely to remain with Aston Martin for the 2027 season. However, should the package fail to meet expectations, the two-time World Champion could pursue a return to Alpine, where he is reportedly aiming to bring his Formula 1 career to a close.Such a move would create a vacancy at Aston Martin. Carlos Sainz is understood to be the team's leading candidate to replace Alonso, while Esteban Ocon is also being considered as an alternative. Meanwhile, Alonso's potential switch to Alpine could leave Franco Colapinto without a race seat, with the Argentine's management already having held discussions with Williams regarding a possible deal for 2027.