Alonso says 5-minute chat sealed F1 future beyond 46th birthday
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SEPANG, Oct 1 : Fernando Alonso said extending his Aston Martin contract followed a five-minute conversation with team owner Lawrence Stroll, a deal that will see the two-time world champion continue racing past the age of 46.
Alonso, who turned 45 in July, signed a new contract with Aston Martin in an unchanged lineup for 2027 with Canadian Lance Stroll.
The Spaniard has started a record 440 races since his debut in 2001 and is the sport's oldest active driver, winning two championships with Renault in 2005 and 2006.
"Sitting with Lawrence was very straightforward, we didn't have much to discuss," Alonso told reporters on Thursday. "We both wanted to continue at that point and it was a five-minute talk."
The lightning-quick negotiation stands in stark contrast to the soul-searching that led Alonso to his decision as he admitted he has "no guarantees that 2027 will be more fun."
This season has been a struggle for the Silverstone-based team, who have an uncompetitive car and Honda power unit. They have scored just three points in 15 rounds, all from Alonso, and are 10th of 11.
However, Alonso remains driven by an unshakeable inner conviction as he admitted he could not stay away from the sport.
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